Head gasket

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  1. promodracer

    promodracer Member

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    Has anyone tried applying a bead of red silicone around openings on copper head gaskets and allowing it to dry then installing gasket... or should I just put it on wet as I have done in past and install it. I have alum hemi block with alum heads and water jackets.
    Just looking for better ways.
    Thanks
     
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  2. Scotttrod

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    When I was running water, I put a thin layer of RTV and torqued immediately, never had an issue.
     
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  3. promodracer

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    That's what I do now. Curious if letting it dry would keep silicone from spreading into openings with out causing issues.
    Thanks Scott
     
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  4. Scotttrod

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    Water heads

    Once the RTV cures, I think you are headed down a less stable road. Spread RTV, torque heads, press on. safe IMHO. I have run o-rings, MLS, all in their class, no problems.
     
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    Ran a Blown SBC with water i used permtix copper gasket spray works awesome
     
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  6. promodracer

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    Are you suggesting copper coat only? or is there another product you guys use.
     
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