Re: [Amc-list] leaky Nash head

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

I've never seen anyone spray the head and block, just the gasket.
Years ago I was also told you could use silver header paint on a head gasket as it was like 99% aluminum or some such high concentration.  I have no idea if this is true or even if you can still get silver header paint! I know the story tellers said they used it.
  I always used copper spray. Dad used the gloppy permatex in the bottle with a brush.

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
" I realize that death is inevitable.
I just don't want to be around when it happens! "

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
> Frank Swygert wrote:
> > Bruce, just what kind of sealer are you using on the head gasket? Sounds like 
> you are using the Permatex Copper from a tube.. a silicone type product. What 
> you should be using is the spray on copper or aluminum sealant. The spray on is 
> like a thick spray paint and is easiest to get/use. Just spray enough to lightly 
> cover the gasket on both sides, thats' all -- shouldn't be dripping or running, 
> though a few drips or runs won't hurt. Permatex makes a copper spray -- Item # 
> 80697, part #101MA. If you used the silicone based stuff that's the problem! 
> You'll need a new head gasket...
> 
> Oh yeah, silicone is NFG here! You need the old smelly solvent stuff!
> 
> Frank, how do you apply the spray on head and deck though? Doesn't it go 
> all over the piston and valves'n'stuff? Good for the gasket though!
> 
> In fact, if silicone was used, I'd go ultra-uber-paranoid getting that 
> crap off the metal surfaces!! MEK and toluol and clean rags! A good seal 
> is worth a few brain cells.
> _______________________________________________
> Amc-list mailing list
> Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> http://splatter.wps.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/amc-list

_______________________________________________
Amc-list mailing list
Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
http://splatter.wps.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/amc-list