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Hi I have Head Gasket #10106176 I need ole # 77 to make a set. Any help out there? ;)

BTW I recently discovered this in box of Gaskets I bought years ago the single was hiding under the box.

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;) Jerry, Limey or Pete? I dont care Im just looking to make a set. Or amybody else in this free market economy. Apparently I have the htf side already according to my research in past threads

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You have a RH gasket you need a LH gasket last i heard Kurt has a few LH gaskets.

Call him.

I have even sets if i sell one then i will have an odd ball RH gasket.
Sorry GC
Pete

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Sorry Daryl, I don't have any.....

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Thanks for replying Pete and Jerry. Ok Anyone else :hello:

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No Cliff, A26B is is AKA as Jerrys gaskets. ;) I think its in the not until there is a pressing need area and they are simplay NLA. :icon_scra

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let me check for you I might have one

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Cool thanks Johnny. PLMK either way

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Ok I checked I have 3 76's and 1 77 so I can't sell you this one sucks Im not sure how I ended up odd but I did.

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I got a set from Kurt couple weeks ago maybe try callig him. He had more at the time.

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Johny you can use the 76's (RH) on the LH,so you basicly have 2 sets.
If anybody has the old design 77's (LH) they too can be used for RH will need to drill a hole on the protruding part of the gasket for oil passage.

I even had the idea if we were stuck with LH gaskets we could groove the head or block for O-ring just like the early oil pick up.

Pete

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I don't like publishing info until a project is 100% complete, but in the case of head gaskets and the concern for future availability, I'm going to go ahead & fill you in on the status.

I have placed the order for the tooling.

Gaskets will be made in the same LH & RH configuration as the OEM gaskets

Gasket material will be graphite exterior with a steel core sandwiched in the center. The design & material is virtually identical to the current offerings by Victor & FelPro for premium head gaskets.

Before any gaskets are offered for sale, they will be tested for 2 days continual running on an engine dyno, making 50+ power pulls, and thermal cycling from high operating to ambient temp.

Availability? as soon as possible, 4~6 mo estimate. None will be produced in quantity until engine testing is completed.

The OEM material, Astadur, is now old technology, it's expensive and virtually unavailable. Event if it was readily available, the tooling cost would be exhorbitant as specialized tooling is required to make the cuts smooth.

The compressed thickness will be abt 0.005" thinner than the OEM. I've measured the fire ring height on over 80 cylinder sleeves. The variance is very tight, 0.041", +- 0.0005". Net fire ring clearance below the head with the OEM gasket is very close to 0.020", ample room for clearance with the new gasket. If anything, the new gasket and the associated reduction in fire ring/cyl head clearance could result in a cleaner burn. Another very slight change would be a minimal increase in compression. None of these changes are expected to have any noticable effect.

There you have it.

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I just have two words....wow & thank you Jerry!:thumbsup:



:o okay, okay, math was never my strong suit.:eusa_shhh

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Ok Johnny based upon this respose is one available ?

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D, no problem using two RH gaskets. If you don't find a left, buy another right.

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darrel i have a extra one if you need it , wish i would have known a couple of days earlier i could have just left it with bill. pm me if you still need one or bill has my ph .

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Found one thanks Folks, Jon Im amy already GTG :)