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Old 02-07-2021, 10:07 AM   #5
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Default Re: FELPRO 1043 head gasket.

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Originally Posted by Randy Wells View Post
Rich,

I did that, the gasket clears the bore and the combustion chamber, the fire ring on the 1043 is pre-compressed for aluminum heads. Maybe that is the issue with steel on steel. The fire ring is not as wide as a 1003 gasket. I think I will order a set of Cometic gaskets just to be on the safe side.

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Randy Wells
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We have used the 1043 fel pro on 350/255 sb chevy for years with no problems.
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