Has anyone used a copper head gasket? Apart from the obvious difference of being .022" thicker, possibly contributing to a very minor decrease in compression, are there any "known instances" of it causing any problems?
We used to re-use the old British copper head gaskets by heating them to a dull red and then quenching in water. They became very pliable and entirely re-useable.
I was thinking that the copper would adapt to any irregularities better than the .010" aluminium gasket.
Anyhow, just a thought as the OEM is very thin, and is $$$$$$
Dave
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Just a reminder that rally registration closes on May 9 so that we can place our t-shirt order for the rally.
If you are coming, but have not sent in your registration, do it TODAY or TOMORROW!
After that, we will not accept any orders for t-shirts. We order a few extra of the most common sizes for the rally. You can only get what is available.
Have you all made your hotel reservations? If not, do it NOW! If our blocked rooms are full at Laquinta Inn, you'll have to find other lodging.
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Copper head gasket
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Re: Copper head gasket
Like voy55 said, rare that you'd need to replace it. But if you do, or are working on a motor and have need to get a new one, I'd go with the original Kawasaki one.
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