kc5sii
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- Ford 1310, '72 Cub 1410, Swisher 66" ZTR -w- 60" Trail Mower.
I recently replaced a head gasket on my 19 HP 57 cubic Inch (or so) Shibaura engine (Ford 1310).
After two attempts, I still have very small leaks between the head and the block. The problem seems to be that the metal rings on the head gasket keep the paper part of the gasket from forming a good seal. The first install was bare gasket, many unacceptable leaks. On the second stab, I used very thickly sprayed Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket Hi Temp Sealant.
I'm not getting water in the oil or oil in the water. If it doesn稚 lose excess amounts of either during operation, I'll likely leave it alone or possibly use some cooling system stop leak (Ick).
Any Idea where I went wrong? Ive done many automotive and other small gas engines without sealant and honestly have never had a problem; just torque the head bolts to specs and move on.
After two attempts, I still have very small leaks between the head and the block. The problem seems to be that the metal rings on the head gasket keep the paper part of the gasket from forming a good seal. The first install was bare gasket, many unacceptable leaks. On the second stab, I used very thickly sprayed Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket Hi Temp Sealant.
I'm not getting water in the oil or oil in the water. If it doesn稚 lose excess amounts of either during operation, I'll likely leave it alone or possibly use some cooling system stop leak (Ick).
Any Idea where I went wrong? Ive done many automotive and other small gas engines without sealant and honestly have never had a problem; just torque the head bolts to specs and move on.
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