Valve cover gaskets, and safety wire.

[jmbrodsky@domain.elided]

Joe, Tom H, etc.,

        Forgive me if I'm mistaken, but don't IH factory manifold 
gaskets have small tabs in 3 places that stick up about 1/16" to keep 
the VC gaskets from moving when you install the VC's?  I've always had 
them on mine (5 IH engines so far...).  I also use a light coating of 
Permatex Ultra Copper on the gaskets to keep them from shifting while 
I align everything.  Works great, and could function as the gasket 
itself.  Ultra Copper in conjunction with the gasket is impenetrable, 
and allows easy removal.  I've never had to use a gasket scraper in 
the last 8 years.

        Purely an observation, maybe $0.01.

     -Joel Brodsky

         '76 IHC Scout II 345/tf727 RE8000, Cibie40s, custom 
                rear tire rack, 6 different color body panels.
                Not much sport, all utility.
         '75 IHC Travelall 150 4wd 392/tf727 Hummer brush guard, 
                3/4T rear springs, Hella Rallye 2000s, Con-Ferr 5x7,
                Class IV hitches front and rear, 3" Exhaust.
                1st Place, Rocky Mountain IH Rendezvous,
                3rd Place, Tulare IH Western Regionals.
         '74 IHC Travelall 150? 2wd 392/tf727 "The 'new' one"
                Factory AM/FM, Cruise, Tilt, AC, Captains Chairs,
                Rblt, Alt, carb, fuel pump, ps pump, water pump, dash,
                seats, rear door, starter, master cyl, what could be 
left?

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Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 18:43:04 -0500 (EST)
From: josad@domain.elided
Subject: Re: 345-2-A-392, A Bloody Tale, Part Deaux

> Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 11:42:57 -0800
> From: "Tom Harais" <tjhemh@domain.elided>
> Subject: Re: 345-2-A-392, A Bloody Tale, Part Deaux
> 
> Joe:
> 
> I think you jumped the gun a little here. John was talking 
> about valve cover gaskets not head gaskets.
> 
> Me, I'll stick with "The right stuff" and no gasket.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Tom H.

Yeah, looking back, I did.

If I was faced with this problem, I'd take some 
sheet metal strips a couple inches long, and MIG 
them to the side of the head, then bend the strips 
against the cover to keep it from sliding arounds.

Joe

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John,

        We shouldn't forget to tell everyone that safety wire is 
required on all fitting that hold fluids, and safety wire should 
always leave the fastener in the direction so as to tighten.

        Not nearly as qualified as you, just some things I've 
picked up.  Dad's got a Cessna 140.  Uncle owns the repair shop.  
IMACA, PADI AOW, etc.


     -Joel Brodsky

         '76 IHC Scout II 345/tf727 RE8000, Cibie40s, custom 
                rear tire rack, 6 different color body panels.
                Not much sport, all utility.
         '75 IHC Travelall 150 4wd 392/tf727 Hummer brush guard, 
                3/4T rear springs, Hella Rallye 2000s, Con-Ferr 5x7,
                Class IV hitches front and rear, 3" Exhaust.
                1st Place, Rocky Mountain IH Rendezvous,
                3rd Place, Tulare IH Western Regionals.
         '74 IHC Travelall 150? 2wd 392/tf727 "The 'new' one"
                Factory AM/FM, Cruise, Tilt, AC, Captains Chairs,
                Rblt, Alt, carb, fuel pump, ps pump, water pump, dash,
                seats, rear door, starter, master cyl, what could be left?

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Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 18:29:03 -0600
From: "John Stricker" <jstricke@domain.elided>
Subject: Drilled Bolts for Safety-Wire
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John Stricker
jstricke@domain.elided
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