Re: IML: Imperial 413 Engine gaskets

[PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx>]

I'd have the heads resurfaced and also rebuilt with hardened valves and 
valve seats. Felpro Gasket sets are still available and good quality. 
Head gaskets have installation instructions which must be followed to 
prevent failure.

Valve cover gaskets are available any way you want them. With cork, I 
use modern sealer on the valve cover side (after thorough cleaning of 
the valve cover) to hold them in. On installation, I tighten the bolts 
in an alternating pattern with the proper amount of torque. I think the 
spec is 10 or 15 pounds. Over tightening will ruin the gaskets and 
break the seal.

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: david carpenter <zirc@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 6:25 am
Subject: IML: Imperial 413 Engine gaskets



Can someone weigth in on sourcres for good 59 413 engine gaskets that 
are close to the original gaskets, cork etc. Also which gaskets should 
one use gasket sealer with? I have heard many different opinions on 
that topic.

In a previous email I mentioned that there was water in  my oil. It 
turns out that the heads were very slightly warped. so I am assuming 
that water escaped around the gasket without

actually damaging the head gasket.

 

David


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