TOPIC: Head gasket

Head gasket 14 Oct 2016 20:55 #1

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Previous owner of my 75 commando installed new copper head gasket and it weeps. Sometime next month I plan on replacing with composite gasket. So any specific brand or supplier I should use? Should I use any "goop" in any locations? Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated. Even with the weeping I put over 2500 miles (and counting) it's just kind of annoying and I think my jeans need an oil change. Ok let me have it...thanks

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Head gasket 15 Oct 2016 07:32 #2

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If you can make it to Dave's text session today, Saturday the 15th, that would be the best way to get advice on the head gasket. I would bet Dave would have the correct gasket so you can see exactly what you need to install it. You'll also get some tips on how to set everything up correctly. It's also going to be a good day for a full ride.

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Head gasket 17 Oct 2016 07:24 #3

gocommando Topic Author Offline Senior Member Posts: 42 Thank you received: 12	thanks will try to make tech session-my Saturdays are booked for awhile Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Head gasket 12 Jan 2017 15:27 #4

ssbn610g Offline New Member Posts: 5 Thank you received: 1	I put a flame ring head gasket on my 75 in 1998 and have had no issues. That being said, I have heard some comments from Norton aficionado's who had issues. I would ask Dave for his thoughts. Alpo Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Head gasket 12 Jan 2017 16:12 #5

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Hi Alpo
Come see the group some time...
One thing about flame rings is they are not consistant. years ago I loved them since they were uncoated and I could do head swap-outs several times with one gasket. Then they came out with coated flame rings that had some type of shiney thermoset glue on them. Once heated that was final. You have to break them off and scrape the surfaces to prep for another try. I HATE them.

Now I keep an eye out for NOS old style.
I always had used permatex 518 gasket eliminator around the push rod tunnel and drain back hole.

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Head gasket 12 Jan 2017 19:39 #6

gocommando Topic Author Offline Senior Member Posts: 42 Thank you received: 12	Thanks for the advice Alpo. So Dave what gasket that is currently available would you recommend? Anyone else ? Thanks. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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