From:stan waite Electronic:tamid2 -A- verizon.net
Subject:RE: new head gasket splits Date:Tue Sep 1 09:39:05 2009
Response to:12891
First off Chris This style of motor doesn't take a head gasket. I just use a little rtv high temp silicone on the head and bolt it on.

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has anyone had this happen before? i am just finishing up putting back together
my 175 65pacer and when i tightened down the head with a new gasket, the
gasket split. i made sure to tighten down the four nuts evenly, after i noticed
the split i removed the head and the gasket seems to have slid out on the sides
and split. here are photos of before and after. what did i do wrong?

chris
indiana