Cometic Ford 289/302/351 4.060 inch Bore .084 inch MLS-5 Head Gasket (Non SVO)

This is a Cometic Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket, designed for Ford Windsor V8 engines. It's built to handle the demands of higher output engines and fits a wide range of applications from the 1960s through the 1990s, including vehicles like the Ford Bronco, Ford Econoline vans, and De Tomaso Pantera models. This gasket is crucial for sealing the combustion chamber, ensuring proper compression and preventing coolant and oil leaks between the cylinder head and the engine block.

Cometic constructs these MLS gaskets from multiple layers of stainless steel for increased strength and resistance to corrosion. The outer layers are coated with Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material that can handle tough sealing environments and various surface finishes, meaning you won't need additional sealants. The compressed thickness is set at 0.084 inches, with a bore size of 4.060 inches, making it suitable for specific engine builds. This construction is ideal for pairing aluminum heads with either aluminum or cast iron blocks, as it can manage the shearing forces that can occur between dissimilar metals.