Cometic Ford 239 Flathead V8 .070in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 3.250in Bore - 24 Stud

This Cometic Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket is built with multiple embossed stainless steel layers, featuring a Viton rubber coating on the outer layers. This construction is designed to handle the demands of high-output engines and provides a compressed operating thickness of 0.036 inches, with a 0.070 inch uncompressed thickness. The Viton coating is heat resistant up to 482 degrees Fahrenheit, making it suitable for a variety of harsh sealing environments and surface finishes. This gasket is ideal for use with both aluminum and cast iron blocks, and can withstand the shearing forces that can occur between different block materials.

The multi-layer stainless steel design offers increased strength and the ability to rebound, while also resisting corrosion. The center shim layer is uncoated stainless steel and can be varied to achieve different thickness requirements, like the 0.070 inch specification on this particular gasket. Because it's a well-built MLS gasket, it doesn't require any additional sealants, simplifying installation. This gasket fits a range of classic Ford and Mercury vehicles, including models like the Ford F-1 Pickup and Mercury Series 29A.