[AJD] JD A Head gasket question

[Bill Salisbury]

Hi Chris,

I have used a product for years on copper head gaskets that works well.  It 
also allows the head to be removed at a future time without the problems of 
Permatex.  Granted, some Permatex sets up hard and some is softer.  I have 
used Copper Coat with very good results over many years.  On gaskets that 
have copper on both sides, this Copper Coat can be cleaned off with acetone 
and then recoated for re-use of the old gasket.  Yes, this works, provided 
that the gasket is not damaged.

I cannot say which side of that new gasket of yours faces the block.

Regards,  Bill Salisbury
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris C" <jdnutinwa at yahoo.com>
To: "ATIS LIST" <antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 10:44 PM
Subject: [AJD] JD A Head gasket question


> In anticipation of soon having a stuck 1950 ANHC to
> work on,  I have begun replacing the block on my 1950
> A.  (I am ready to slide the pistons in and
> re-assemble)
>
>   On a caterpillar board that I frequent,  there was
> discussion of using an Aircraft Grade Permatex on the
> head gaskets to ensure a good seal.  Apparently the
> old Cat's are similar to old Deere's as far as getting
> head gaskets to seal right.  Has anyone heard of doing
> this?  I have alwaye been told not to use a sealer on
> a head gasket.
>
>    Also,  Does the metal side of the head gasket go
> twords the head?  Usually the are marked but I guess
> Felpro decided not to mark this one.
>
>              Chris
>
>
>
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