So I’m doing a top end rebuild on my 81 ironhead. Got a whole new top end gasket kit. Do I need to heat the copper gasket before installing?

  • blackcircle@alien.topB
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    10 months ago

    No, you can anneal old gaskets but they’re fine new and I’d never reuse head gaskets. Ensure the mating surfaces are flat on the head and cylinder. Spray the gaskets with copper head gasket spray. Heat cycle the engine and re-torque. Check the torque more than once as you put more miles on.