What is a steel torque limiting frame and why is it important?

The steel torque limiting frame is built into the gasket to prevent you from over-tightening the valve cover bolts. This helps ensure a proper seal without damaging the gasket or the engine block, and it also helps prevent the gasket from blowing out under pressure.

How does this gasket compare to a standard cork or paper gasket?

This Cometic gasket uses a rubber and steel construction which offers better sealing and is more resistant to blowing out or damage from over-tightening than typical cork or paper gaskets. It's also designed for better reusability.

What does '.060in' mean for this valve cover gasket?

The '.060in' indicates the thickness of the gasket. This specific measurement is important for ensuring proper valve cover seating and sealing on your particular engine application, especially when dealing with splayed valve heads.

Specifications

Brand: Cometic Gasket
Part #: C5390-060
UPC: 191070384845

Cometic Chevrolet Gen-1 Small Block V8 .060in Fiber Valve Cover Gasket - Splayed Valve Heads

Name: Cometic Chevrolet Gen-1 Small Block V8 .060in Fiber Valve Cover Gasket - Splayed Valve Heads
Brand: Cometic Gasket
SKU: cometic-gasket-cometic-chevrolet-gen-1-small-block-v8-060in-fiber-valve-cover-ga-t14-804847
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Cometic Chevrolet Gen-1 Small Block V8 .060in Fiber Valve Cover Gasket - Splayed Valve Heads. Features a steel torque limiting frame for improved sealing.

Key Features

Fits many Chevrolet Gen-1 Small Block V8 engines with splayed valve heads.
Gasket thickness is .060 inches.
Constructed with a soft durometer rubber wrapped around a steel torque limiting frame.
The steel frame helps prevent over-tightening and blow-outs.
Designed for improved sealing and extended reusability compared to cork or paper gaskets.
Withstands high amounts of vacuum.

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Product Details

This Cometic valve cover gasket features a steel torque limiting frame, a smart design choice that helps prevent over-tightening and blow-outs. It's made from a soft durometer rubber wrapped around this frame, offering a better seal than traditional cork or paper gaskets. This construction means it can handle higher vacuum levels and is designed for extended reusability.

This gasket is specifically sized at .060 inches thick and is intended for Chevrolet Gen-1 Small Block V8 engines with splayed valve heads. It's a well-built option for a range of vehicles from the 1980s, including models like the Chevrolet C10, Buick Regal, and GMC C1500. You can expect a solid seal that holds up well over time.