Cometic Ford 239/255 Flathead V8 3.375in Bore 24 Bolt .140 in MLS Head Gasket - Right

This is the right-side Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket for your Ford Flathead V8 engine, featuring a 3.375-inch bore and a thickness of 0.140 inches. It's designed to fit a range of classic Ford and Mercury vehicles from the late 1940s through the early 1950s, including models like the Ford F-100, Ford Customline, and Mercury Monterey. This gasket is crucial for sealing the combustion chamber, ensuring proper engine compression and preventing coolant and oil leaks between the cylinder head and the engine block.

Cometic builds these MLS gaskets with multiple layers of stainless steel, which gives them increased strength and resistance to corrosion. The outer layers are coated on both sides with Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material that can handle tough sealing environments and various surface finishes. This construction means the gasket provides a maximum sealing performance without needing any additional sealants, making installation more straightforward. The multi-layer design also helps manage the stresses that can occur between different metals, like aluminum heads and cast iron blocks.

This particular gasket is the right-side unit for your V8. When rebuilding or repairing your Flathead, using a well-built MLS gasket like this one helps ensure a reliable seal for your high-output engine.