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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 Mustang => Topic started by: G Wood on July 19, 2011, 03:37:31 PM

Title: 69 390 Engine Head Gasket Question
Post by: G Wood on July 19, 2011, 03:37:31 PM

I am preparing to detail my 390 S Code engine that is currently out of the car. The head gaskets protrude from the block (on the front of the block) approx. 1/4". The gasket is a metal/paper combination. Is the protrusion correct for a Jan Dearborn car?

Title: Re: 69 390 Engine Head Gasket Question
Post by: J_Speegle on July 19, 2011, 08:33:45 PM

All along the length of the face or only at the bottom forward corner or that general area?

Title: Re: 69 390 Engine Head Gasket Question
Post by: G Wood on July 19, 2011, 11:33:11 PM

Jeff:

It is the front facing end of the head (nearest the radiator).

Thanks

Title: Re: 69 390 Engine Head Gasket Question
Post by: J_Speegle on July 20, 2011, 12:52:59 AM

Don't see an edge sticking out 1/4" the full length on original engines in the pictures I have

Title: Re: 69 390 Engine Head Gasket Question
Post by: G Wood on July 20, 2011, 10:24:33 AM

Jeff:

Thanks for the information. Do you happen to have a photo, I am uncertain if there should be some gasket or no gasket extending from the head/block.

Regards

Title: Re: 69 390 Engine Head Gasket Question
Post by: J_Speegle on July 20, 2011, 07:35:42 PM

Quote from: G Wood on July 20, 2011, 10:24:33 AM

Thanks for the information. Do you happen to have a photo,

Some examples of what appear to be originals. Sorry hard to find allot of pictures of this detail. So often AC or PS is in the way

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/68%20Mustang/390HeadGasket.jpg)


(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/68%20Mustang/390HeadGasket2.jpg)


(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/68%20Mustang/390HeadGasket1.jpg)

Title: Re: 69 390 Engine Head Gasket Question
Post by: G Wood on July 20, 2011, 11:27:39 PM

Thanks Jeff:

From what I can see it appears to be flush, no gasket protruding.

Title: Re: 69 390 Engine Head Gasket Question
Post by: J_Speegle on July 21, 2011, 09:50:40 PM

Quote from: G Wood on July 20, 2011, 11:27:39 PM

From what I can see it appears to be flush, no gasket protruding.

Along the flat face - (there is a bit of gasket lower on the assy that can be seen where the head cuts back in towards the block head surface)  I would agree