Cometic Ford 302/351W Windsor V8 .045in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 4.200in Bore - SVO/Yates - LHS

This is the Cometic C5366-045 Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket, specifically designed for the left side of Ford 302 and 351 Windsor V8 engines. It features a 4.200 inch bore and a compressed thickness of 0.045 inches, making it suitable for SVO/Yates applications. This gasket is built to handle the demands of high-output engines and is designed to provide a reliable seal without needing additional sealants.

Cometic constructs these MLS gaskets from multiple layers of stainless steel, which offers increased strength and resistance to corrosion. The outer layers are coated with Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material rated up to 482 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring a strong seal even in harsh conditions and across different surface finishes. The center layer is stainless steel and can be varied to achieve different thicknesses, like the 0.045 inches found in this particular gasket. This construction is ideal for mating aluminum heads to either aluminum or cast iron blocks, as it can withstand the shearing forces that can occur between dissimilar metals.

This gasket fits a wide variety of Ford vehicles, including many Bronco, Econoline, and F-Series trucks from the late 60s through the 90s, as well as some DeTomaso and Bricklin models. It's a well-built component for rebuilding or repairing your Windsor V8 engine.