Cometic Ford 385 Series .034in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 4.500in Bore

When you're rebuilding the top end of your Ford 385 Series engine, getting the head gasket right is crucial for a solid seal. This Cometic Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) gasket is built to handle the demands of higher output engines, ensuring a reliable seal between your cylinder head and block without needing extra sealants.

Cometic uses 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. This design is effective whether you're mating aluminum heads to aluminum blocks or aluminum heads to cast iron blocks, as it can manage the shearing forces that can occur between different metals. The center layer is stainless steel and can be varied to achieve different thicknesses, like the .034 inch compressed thickness on this particular gasket, which has a 4.500 inch bore diameter.

This gasket is a well-built option for a wide range of Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles from the late 60s through the late 80s. It's designed to fit right and perform reliably in demanding applications.