Re: [Chrysler300] Hemi Valve Cover Gasket advice needed

["Ray Melton rfmelton@xxxxxxx [Chrysler300]" <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Keith -

I got gaskets (and a LOT of other parts) for my '57 300C from Bob Walker at      www.hothemiheads.com    336-352-4866    Cork or black fiber are $16.00/set.  (I used the cork ones - they fit fine and no leakage.)  Very knowledgeable, quick and friendly, with personal conversation and advice from Mr Walker himself.  In particular, it was he who spearheaded the nationwide effort to have  STD/STD rod and main bearings reintroduced by King Bearings (Israel) after Federal Mogul and Clevite 77 stopped carrying them.  Good people.

Ray Melton

On 7/19/2018 9:40 AM, kboonstra@xxxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] wrote:

 

What do the experienced advise regarding valve cover gaskets for the '57 hemi engine?

I called our local NAPA and the gentleman I talked to did not come up with a reference number for these. When I look online I see that perhaps Felpro may make what I need, and that Summit or JEGS may be the seller for them.

I also question whether to go with with standard cork gaskets, or to look for silicone rubber ones. All the photos I have seen of silicone gaskets show them in a bright blue. That would look way out of place on a car from the '50s, so unless someone makes them in clear I would lean to using the good old cork ones.

What advice and thoughts am I offered?

Thank you.

Keith Boonstra

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