What makes this gasket a Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) type?

This gasket is constructed from three to five layers of stainless steel. This design provides increased strength and resilience compared to single-layer gaskets, helping to ensure a reliable seal.

What is the purpose of the Viton coating?

The Viton rubber coating on the outer layers of the gasket is designed to meet the demands of harsh sealing environments and varying load conditions. It's heat resistant up to 482°F (250°C) for dependable performance.

Does this gasket come with any hardware?

This product is for the cylinder head gasket only. You will need to source any necessary head bolts or other hardware separately, as they are not included with the gasket.

Specifications

Brand: Cometic Gasket
Part #: C5269-056
UPC: 191070528799

Cometic Chevy Gen1 Small Block V8 .056in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 4.060in Bore

Name: Cometic Chevy Gen1 Small Block V8 .056in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 4.060in Bore
Brand: Cometic Gasket
SKU: cometic-gasket-cometic-chevy-gen1-small-block-v8-056in-mls-cylinder-head-gasket--t14-806370
Price: 131.62 USD
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Cometic Chevy Gen1 Small Block V8 .056in MLS Head Gasket - 4.060in Bore. Built with multiple stainless steel layers and Viton coating for a strong seal.

Key Features

Fits 1980-1986 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles.
Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) construction for increased strength and durability.
Stainless steel layers offer good rebound and corrosion resistance.
Outer layers are embossed and coated with heat-resistant Viton rubber.
Viton coating is effective up to 482°F (250°C).
Designed for a 4.060-inch bore and .056-inch thickness.

⚠️ CA WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Learn more

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Product Details

When you're rebuilding the top end of your Chevy Gen-1 Small Block V8, a good head gasket is crucial for a solid seal. This Cometic MLS (Multi-Layer Steel) gasket is designed for a 4.060-inch bore and a .056-inch thickness, with an 18/23-degree head angle and valve pocketed bore. It's built to handle the demands of various sealing environments and load conditions.

What you get here is a well-built gasket made from three to five layers of stainless steel. Cometic chose stainless steel for its strength, its ability to rebound, and its resistance to corrosion. The outer layers are embossed and then coated on both sides with a Viton rubber material. This Viton coating is heat resistant up to 482°F (250°C), giving you a reliable seal even under tough operating conditions. This gasket fits a wide range of vehicles, including many Chevrolet and GMC trucks and cars from the early to mid-1980s.