23-02-2018, 10:53 PM
Hi,
I have used the late High Compression gaskets on my Type 65 for over 20 years without problems.
It is the early Low compression gaskets that protrude into the chamber,
The High compression gaskets fall short leaving a small void space which will fill with carbon.
If you are using a replica head you could match it to the late gasket.
I have three of the original Type 65 Solid Copper gaskets hanging in the garden shed, they have all been used and match the 9E head perfectly. I have not re annealed them for re use yet.
I am running a Ricardo replica head at the moment which I like as the engine seems smoother with it and will rev better.
I paid a whole £5 for the 9E Head as the seller thought it was a late Ruby Head. ( My father bought the Type 65 in 1982 so the Head found its rightful home )
With modern water jet cutting once the programming has been done it should be cheap to knock out a load of the special gaskets.
Cheers Richard
I have used the late High Compression gaskets on my Type 65 for over 20 years without problems.
It is the early Low compression gaskets that protrude into the chamber,
The High compression gaskets fall short leaving a small void space which will fill with carbon.
If you are using a replica head you could match it to the late gasket.
I have three of the original Type 65 Solid Copper gaskets hanging in the garden shed, they have all been used and match the 9E head perfectly. I have not re annealed them for re use yet.
I am running a Ricardo replica head at the moment which I like as the engine seems smoother with it and will rev better.
I paid a whole £5 for the 9E Head as the seller thought it was a late Ruby Head. ( My father bought the Type 65 in 1982 so the Head found its rightful home )
With modern water jet cutting once the programming has been done it should be cheap to knock out a load of the special gaskets.
Cheers Richard