Hello,
I'm rebuilding a C15 SS80 1964. I've measured the thickness of my cylinder head gasket (~.039 - .040") and bolted the head onto the barrell without the gasket and measure the thickness of the gap which is about ~.035 - 0.38 depending on which corner you stick the feeler guages in. Hence, compression on the gasket could be as low as .001" in one section. I think the head has probably had one too many skims, and I am worried that the gasket will blow (or leak oil).
I guess a slightly thicker gasket would be good, does anyone know where I can get one off these or if there is another trick commonly used. Or even if 001" gasket compression is ok.
Thanks
Steve