Cometic Ford 385 Series .023in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 4.400in Bore

Starting with a .023 inch uncompressed thickness and a 4.400 inch bore, this Cometic Ford 385 Series Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket is built for serious sealing. It's designed to handle the demands of high-output engines, whether you're pairing aluminum heads with an aluminum block or aluminum heads with a cast iron block. The MLS construction uses multiple layers of stainless steel, which not only adds strength but also allows the gasket to rebound and resist corrosion. This makes it a solid choice for a wide range of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles from the late 60s through the late 80s, like the Ford F-250, Lincoln Continental, and Mercury Marquis.

The outer layers of this gasket are embossed and coated on both sides with Viton, a heat-resistant synthetic rubber that can handle temperatures up to 482 degrees Fahrenheit. Viton is known for its ability to perform in tough sealing environments, under various load conditions, and on different surface finishes. The center layer is uncoated stainless steel and can be varied to achieve different gasket thicknesses, though this specific gasket has a compressed operating thickness of .036 inches. Because they are made of multiple layers of stainless steel, these gaskets are strong enough to withstand the shearing forces that can occur between dissimilar metals, and they don't require any additional sealants for installation.