Cometic Ford 385 Series .051in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 4.400in Bore

When you're rebuilding the top end of your Ford 385 series engine, a reliable head gasket is crucial for sealing combustion pressure and coolant. This Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) gasket from Cometic is built to handle the demands of high-output applications, ensuring a solid seal between your cylinder head and engine block.

Cometic constructs these gaskets with multiple layers of stainless steel for increased strength and rebound resistance. The outer layers are coated with Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material that can handle tough sealing environments and various surface finishes, meaning you don't need to add any sealants during installation. The center layer is stainless steel and can be varied in thickness to meet specific engine build requirements. This design is effective 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 has a compressed operating thickness of .051 inches and a bore size of 4.400 inches, designed to fit a range of Ford vehicles from the late 1960s through the 1990s, including models like the Ford F-250 and E-350 Econoline.