Sbc steel head gaskets

G Anderson · 12-21-2010, 07:41 PM

I've used those black coated GM head gaskets several times and do not use a sealer I think that coating serves as a sealer!

Rich Biebel · 12-21-2010, 08:03 PM

Copper Coat spray always worked well for me......I've used those gaskets and they work fine but over a period of time and miles they can fail. I have seen them develop water leaks into an end cylinder right next to the dowel pin.....

richie 2 · 01-12-2011, 08:49 AM

here's what i've found....GM # 3830711 steel shim gaskets ordered/recieved have come with a light gray gummy coating on them. .027" thick. there's no "DG" stamp on them like the old days. ("DG" stands for detroit gasket, who was bought out recently by ROL gaskets) the small tab overhanging w/the small ID hole is still present though. im not going to spay tack, the factory coating will be sufficient i'm sure. i will pay close attention to tourque settings/pattern during installation w/ribbs up...thankyou all for you input.

Jack McCarthy · 01-18-2011, 12:43 AM

you may wanna get a composition gasket... the steel shims will rust out in a street car especially one which doesnt run daily...

just a thought !

jack

Dwight Southerland · 01-18-2011, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack McCarthy

you may wanna get a composition gasket... the steel shims will rust out in a street car especially one which doesnt run daily...

just a thought !

jack

???? In how many years?!? Not an issue.

richie 2 · 01-18-2011, 09:16 AM

we're going to run an antifreeze mixture in the engine so that should help prevent corrosion?

12-21-2010, 07:41 PM	#1
G Anderson Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 105 Likes: 13 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Sbc steel head gaskets I've used those black coated GM head gaskets several times and do not use a sealer I think that coating serves as a sealer!

12-21-2010, 08:03 PM	#2
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,317 Likes: 25 Liked 547 Times in 214 Posts	Re: Sbc steel head gaskets Copper Coat spray always worked well for me......I've used those gaskets and they work fine but over a period of time and miles they can fail. I have seen them develop water leaks into an end cylinder right next to the dowel pin..... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

01-12-2011, 08:49 AM	#3
richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 971 Likes: 430 Liked 205 Times in 93 Posts	Re: Sbc steel head gaskets here's what i've found....GM # 3830711 steel shim gaskets ordered/recieved have come with a light gray gummy coating on them. .027" thick. there's no "DG" stamp on them like the old days. ("DG" stands for detroit gasket, who was bought out recently by ROL gaskets) the small tab overhanging w/the small ID hole is still present though. im not going to spay tack, the factory coating will be sufficient i'm sure. i will pay close attention to tourque settings/pattern during installation w/ribbs up...thankyou all for you input.

01-18-2011, 12:43 AM	#4
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,325 Likes: 30 Liked 488 Times in 119 Posts	Re: Sbc steel head gaskets you may wanna get a composition gasket... the steel shims will rust out in a street car especially one which doesnt run daily... just a thought ! jack __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

01-18-2011, 09:16 AM	#6
richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 971 Likes: 430 Liked 205 Times in 93 Posts	Re: Sbc steel head gaskets we're going to run an antifreeze mixture in the engine so that should help prevent corrosion?