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    Installation Instructions For: Pro Copper ("P" Prefix) Head Gaskets

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    Installation Instructions for:

    Pro Copper (”P” Prefix)


    Head Gaskets
    For best results SCE Pro Copper Series (P prefix) Copper Head Gaskets
    should be used with sealant (if liquid cooled use Copper Coat, SCE p/n G1612) and o-ringed block or heads.

    1. Before installing the gasket, perform a visual check to insure that no damage occurred during
    shipping, the gasket(s) should be flat and free of scratches.

    2. SCE Copper head gaskets are annealed in a vacuum oven after punching to provide soft
    malleable gaskets which are ready to use, do not use a torch to soften the gaskets.

    3. Pro Copper series head gaskets (P prefix) require the use of a sealant for coolant and oil
    passages and o-ring combustion seals installed in the head or block. (P/N 31542 o-ring kit).

    4. If you are installing o-rings make sure that the o-ring diameter and location accommodates
    both bore opening and combustion chamber shape. This will determine the minimum inside
    diameter of the o-ring.

    5. If the combustion chamber or bore is so large that o-rings must be placed less than .100” apart
    between cylinders, it is advisable to use a “figure 8” pattern for o-rings (see figure #2). This allows
    for more even clamp load over the entire head surface.

    6. Recommended o-ring protrusion is not more than 25% of gasket thickness. Example: Gasket
    thickness .043”, o-ring height is .008” to .010”. Gasket thickness .050”, o-ring height is .010” to .012”.
    NOTE: For extreme boost or heavy nitrous an O-ring-Receiver-Groove arrangement is recom-
    mended (see figure #3). When using a receiver-groove the wire may be higher than 25% of gasket
    thickness; wire height & width determines receiver groove depth & width by maintaining the relation-
    ships in the figure 3 illustration.

    7. Good engine building practice requires clean flat surfaces and clean head bolt threads. If
    threads are tapped through the deck, use care in sealing threads to prevent coolant migration up
    the bolt.

    8. As with any performance application it is strongly recommended that head bolts be re-torqued.
    Run the engine to operating temperature, shut down and allow it to cool completely. With the
    engine cold, follow the recommended torque sequence, one bolt at a time back the fastener off
    just enough to relieve the friction set, then re-torque to specification.

    Figure 3: O-Ring Receiver Groove


    O-Ring Groove Figure 2: “Figure 8” O-Ring Example Receiver width should be 150% of wire width
    width: for .041” wire = .038” to .040”
    The Figure 8 pattern is used for large bore engines Receiver depth should be 75% of wire height
    for .062” wire = .059” to .061”
    where deck surface between bores is less than .200”. This will force the copper gasket to displace to the
    depth: if no receiver groove, set depth
    The machined grooves intersect between bores (arrows) corners of the receiver groove forming an effective
    to allow .010” to .012” wire height
    where a continuous O-Ring wire is installed, then barrier against leakage in case the head lifts.
    but no more than 25% of gasket thickness
    smaller pieces of wire are fitted tightly at intersect points.
    O-Ring Wire Cylinder Head
    Combustion
    Chamber
    Copper Head Gasket

    Cylinder Bore Stainless


    Block
    Figure 1: O-Ring Wire

    O-Ring in Block
    SCE Gaskets, Inc. www.scegaskets.com

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