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By Melly - Last Year
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Best Replacement gasket to use on Baby Bird Aluminum valve covers. And best method to make sure they seal properly.
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By paul2748 - Last Year
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I've mostly used the cork gaskets with no problems. I use RTV on the valve cover side of then gasket mostly to hold it in place. Other than that, nothing else. I have those covers on my 54 and my 56 Bird
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By Melly - Last Year
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thank for the information
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By slumlord444 - Last Year
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I always use 3M weatherstrip cement to glue the cork gasket to the valve cover and a light coat of grease on the bottom. This seals well and lets you remove and replace the valve cover several times without having to replace the gasket.
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By DryLakesRacer - Last Year
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I just replaced mine a week ago. I use Permatex #2 on the rocker cover, let it sit 5-10 minutes, then set on the cork style gaskets. By the look of them the original engine assembler 11 years ago did the same thing.
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By Ted - Last Year
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I do similar as Slumlord does. For the aluminum valve covers, I use the thicker cork gaskets with 3M cement used sparingly on the cover itself to stick the gasket and white grease on the cylinder head side of the gasket.
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By Melly - Last Year
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Thanks to all for information Great source and people!. .
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By Daniel Jessup - Last Year
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I guess I follow suit with the rest of the crowd, but if you want to see some pictures and a dedicated blog post to restoring and installing a set of these valve cover then go here:
https://www.hotrodreverend.com/post/1955-ford-part-111-valve-cover-restoration
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By FORD DEARBORN - Last Year
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About 8 years ago I purchased a pair of rubber/neoprene valve cover gaskets fron Mummert that still seal very well after multiple r&r. They stay in place on the older non lettered steel valve covers with out any sealer. Not sure if they are still available?
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By Melly - Last Year
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Would there be a torque setting to use on the baby bird aluminum covers? Maybe over thinking just want to due it right. I do remember having to recheck after motor warm up.
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By 312YBlock - Last Year
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I learned this from a friend of mine and it worked perfectly so I documented it.
Valve cover gaskets (Permatex Ultra Black maximum oil resistance #82180)
Use ATV Silicone sealer on valve cover side, secure gasket with duct tape. Place cover on flat surface, weight down and let dry for 24 hours. Torque to 2-2.5 foot lbs (24 to 30 inch lbs) torque to 24” lbs easier to remove
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By Skyliner57 - 3 Months Ago
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Ted-do you sell the thicker cork gaskets or can you suggest a source? Thanks. Harold
Note-if you see any of my posts you will quickly realize I am new to the repair side of the Y block. I have had cars with Y block's for years but mainly write a check. The forum has been great and is fun.Thanks for helping me get in.
I spent 6 months in your area in the early 70's---Ft Hood. Tx.
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