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Old 04-15-2005, 04:17 PM   #1
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Default Head Gasket

I am using this copper head gasket
SCE- 036066
Brand: Specialty Component Engineering (SCE)
Product Line: SCE Pro Copper Head Gaskets
Bore (in): 4.060
Gasket Material: Copper
Compressed Thickness (in): .062
Compressed Volume (cc): 13.153
Lock Wire: No
Quantity: Sold as a pair.

Softer than other gaskets for an accurate seal.

Head Gaskets, Copper, 4.060 in. Bore, .062 in. Compressed Thickness, Ford, Small Block/351W, Pair

SCE Pro Copper head gaskets are CNC-fabricated, then annealed for outstanding malleability. The gaskets are rated 10 Rockwell F scale points softer than other gaskets for an accurate seal, and have a tensile strength of 32,000 psi to handle high-horsepower applications. SCE even claims that you can reuse a set up to five times after cleaning them with a common solvent.

This the gasket that I removed from my motor. I know your not supposed to reuse head gaskets, however they are advertising that these can be reused after cleaning with a common solvent. Anyone with practical experience? The block is o-ringed. How about the common solvent? What could I use to clean the head gasket?

I dont want maybes and shoulds, I'm looking for advice from racers and builders who know what they are talking about. Thanks in advance.
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Old 04-15-2005, 07:15 PM   #2
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Default Re: Head Gasket

Yes, I have reused coppers several times. Common solvent is just that, common solvent. Mineral spirits, laquer thinner, brake cleaner, kerosene, gas, whatever. I do recommend annealing them though. Just take a propane torch and lightly hit them with a low heat. Then when you are done, you will want to coat them. I cant remember what the stuff is, I wanna say its 'Copper Cote', but I could be wrong. I'm sure it will come to me later.

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