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428CJ Stapled Cork Valve cover gaskets (source/photo question)

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svo2scj:
Now that I have my 69 SCJ motor broken in I would like to replace the valve cover gaskets (used rubber on them and the pan on assembly-good thing had the pan off twice !)

I need to know what CORK gaskets are avail (and if they have locating tabs and the staples). 

If the only way to not get the printed blue (of say a Felpro) is to use generic cork and install staples I need to see or know what size and where they go. 

I can paint them to mask the printing.

Mark

P.S.  This is a late 69 428SCJ with the finned Alum covers

J_Speegle:
Can't recommend a gasket maker that has all the tabs in the right location. Many are making their own tabs and gluing them on or doing same if they need to relocate.

Never seen an original set of aluminum valve covers with the gaskets stapled to them - the tabs are shaped differently and of course the material is much thicker.

BTW remember to paint the valve cover gaskets silver before you install them ;)

T Lea:
The Felpro ones have the tabs. They are a cork (or at least look cork) Don't worry about the blue stripes as you should paint them silver like Jeff mentioned

svo2scj:
Ok

Trading 8 rubber oil pan gaskets for a set of cork valve cover.

Pan  has been changed to cork (but painted Ford Corprate Blue)

THanks,
Mark
P.S.  Picking up Engine today (want to get in garage before leaving for SAAC)

J_Speegle:

--- Quote from: T Lea on August 05, 2009, 09:09:12 AM ---The Felpro ones have the tabs. They are a cork (or at least look cork) Don't worry about the blue stripes as you should paint them silver like Jeff mentioned

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Tim - do they line up with the cut outs on an FE??

Just did this on a Windsor and out of maybe half a dozen suppliers none lined up on all of them :(

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