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Old 03-22-2012, 10:06 AM   #8
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Default Re: 327 MLS Head Gasket - Reuseable?

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone View Post
That's a .040 gasket. How far are the pistons above?
Mark,

I know I'm giving up a little bit of compression by going to the .040 MLS gasket, the theory being that they might seal better than the steel-shim OE-style .018 spec gasket. The deck height was set at the .002 called for in the engine guide.

Lew
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