Another great vintage listing from Internal Engine Parts This listing is for a BEST Gasket complete/full gasket set
for 1949-53 Ford and Mercury passenger car models and 1948-53 Ford truck
models using the 239ci or 255ci flathead V-8 engine with distributor
mounted at perpendicular angle to the camshaft. P/N RS521G; head gasket
bore is 3.295". We offer "big bore" head gaskets for large overbored
blocks.
This gasket set is for late-design flathead V-8 engines
which have the distributor mounted at a perpendicular angle to the
camshaft; compared to early-design where the distributor is driven
directly off the forward end of the camshaft.
BEST Gasket is the
leading name in sealing performance in the restoration industry.
Image shown is an actual factory supplied picture showing set
contents.
GraphTite™ cylinder head gaskets consist of Kevlar
reinforced graphite facing material mechanically bonded to both
sides of a perforated steel core. This modern engineered,
high-performance material is rated to a temperature of 1400°-F.
Steel fire rings are installed in the combustion chamber areas of
the gasket.
GraphTite™ head gaskets have superb sealing
characteristics, excellent torque retention, and hold up to the
punishment dished out by high-performance engines – high quality all
the way. This gasket might be overkill for cruiser engines, but so
what... extra performance never hurts!
TECH NOTE:
When installing GraphTite™ head gaskets, use a spray-on sealant
like K & W Copper Coat or Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket and
always re-torque... no short-cuts.
