Hi,
I have searched this forum and the internet about a question concerning the installation of gaskets for Hedman headers without any success.
I purchased Mr. Gasket #5929 Ultra Seal header gaskets when I purchased the headers two weeks ago.
I removed the passenger side header this afternoon and was getting ready to install the Hedman. I got hung up on the gasket installation. The problem with not wrenching in a long time is that I don't take anything for granted... I'd rather do it right the first time.
I intend to use Permatex's copper spray sealant on both sides of the gasket before installation. Before applying the spray I wanted to determine the correct orientation for the gasket. The Mr. Gasket product is shown to work with the 302... it's just a little different from the gasket that came with the headers. (The ones Hedman provided are standard composite paper gaskets.)
The thing that is a little confusing concerns the port opening for each cylinder... the opening in the gasket is smaller than the the opening in the head and the opening in the header. I am thinking this must not be a big deal... although it seems kind of odd that it isn't the same size. The opening on the gaskets Hedman supplied is even more restrictive.
Am I overthinking this? I figured it was worth asking the question before applying the copper spray and bolt the header to the head.
Thanks for any input.
Jeff
I have searched this forum and the internet about a question concerning the installation of gaskets for Hedman headers without any success.
I purchased Mr. Gasket #5929 Ultra Seal header gaskets when I purchased the headers two weeks ago.
I removed the passenger side header this afternoon and was getting ready to install the Hedman. I got hung up on the gasket installation. The problem with not wrenching in a long time is that I don't take anything for granted... I'd rather do it right the first time.
I intend to use Permatex's copper spray sealant on both sides of the gasket before installation. Before applying the spray I wanted to determine the correct orientation for the gasket. The Mr. Gasket product is shown to work with the 302... it's just a little different from the gasket that came with the headers. (The ones Hedman provided are standard composite paper gaskets.)
The thing that is a little confusing concerns the port opening for each cylinder... the opening in the gasket is smaller than the the opening in the head and the opening in the header. I am thinking this must not be a big deal... although it seems kind of odd that it isn't the same size. The opening on the gaskets Hedman supplied is even more restrictive.
Am I overthinking this? I figured it was worth asking the question before applying the copper spray and bolt the header to the head.
Thanks for any input.
Jeff