Cometic Ford Pre-Crossflow OHV Kent-Crossflow OHV Kent .070in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket-87mm 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 rebuilding the top end of your 1962-1975 Lotus Elan, this gasket is designed to handle the job. It's built with multiple layers of stainless steel, giving it increased strength and the ability to rebound, which helps resist corrosion and maintain a solid seal under pressure.

The outer layers of this gasket are coated on both sides with Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material that can handle temperatures up to 482°F (250°C). This coating is crucial for meeting the demands of various sealing environments and surface finishes, making it suitable for both aluminum and cast iron blocks. The center layer is uncoated stainless steel and can be varied to achieve different thicknesses; in this case, the compressed operating thickness is 0.036 inches, with an 87mm bore size, and it's precisely 0.070 inches thick before compression.

Because it's an MLS gasket, it requires no additional sealants, simplifying installation. This design is ideal for high-output engines and can withstand the shearing forces that can occur between different block and head materials.