Gasket Material
Dear All,What is the best gasket material for A. Cylinder heads and B. Steam chest covers, the originals were homemade paper, still with some printing on them, also whats the best gland packing for piston rod glands. Frank.

You can't use asbestos now :cry:

I know the Model IC engine guys swear by sheet teflon for head gaskets. I have'nt tried it yet, but it may be worth a try...It will take the heat to 500 F. My teflon piston rings work great!...but use a float lap joint to seal them. My engine uses standard automotive gasket material on the heads and has so far worked just fine. Viton O rings work very well on my engine for static seals around the valve sleeves and the receiver plumbing Dave