Cometic Ford 385 Series .042in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 4.500in Bore

Cometic Gasket is known for making well-built sealing components, and this Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket is a prime example. If you're working on a Ford 385 series engine, this gasket is designed to provide a strong seal for your cylinder heads. It's built with multiple layers of stainless steel, which gives it increased strength and the ability to rebound, helping it resist corrosion and withstand the forces in high-output engines.

The outer layers of this gasket are embossed and coated on both sides with Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material that can handle temperatures up to 482°F (250°C). This makes it suitable for sealing aluminum heads to either aluminum or cast iron blocks, as it can handle the shearing forces that can occur between different metals. The center layer is stainless steel and can be varied to achieve different thicknesses; in this case, it's set up to provide a compressed operating thickness of 0.036 inches from its original 0.042-inch thickness, with a 4.500-inch bore diameter. This gasket is designed to seal effectively without needing additional sealants.

This particular gasket fits a wide range of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles from the late 1960s through the mid-1980s, including models like the Ford F-250, Lincoln Continental, and Mercury Marquis. It's a solid option for rebuilding or repairing your engine's top end.