327 MLS Head Gasket - Reuseable?

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Lew Silverman

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

Lew, If you can't see the piston top imprinted on the head, they're too far away!!

[Pedigo Perf]

May not be too important but I always put them back on the same side I removed the gasket from just to be safe. Copper Coat is the ticket.

TP