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ROL BB Head Gaskets #1054494
08/17/11 12:56 AM
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Are there any of the .045 BB ROL gaskets to be found anywhere?

I need to pull a head off to have it flowed and Im worried I wont find a gasket to put back on the motor.

Any leads greatly appreciated!!


72 RR, Pump gas 440, 452s, 3800 lbs, Corked, ET Radials,. 11.33@117.72. Same car, bone stock 346s, 9.5 comp, baby solid. 12.24@110.
Re: ROL BB Head Gaskets [Re: Von] #1054495
08/17/11 08:20 AM
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I've got one....ROL HG31130HT. It even says it's 0.045 thicl. Let me know if you can't find one closer.

Re: ROL BB Head Gaskets [Re: Von] #1054496
08/17/11 04:15 PM
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440 source supposedly has plenty in stock.


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Re: ROL BB Head Gaskets [Re: Chris2581] #1054497
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As sort of a last resort, I called Source. I told him what I was looking for. He says they have the ROL gaskets. But the gaskets are now white without the red embossing the ROLs have/had. I ask what is stamped on them and he says Corteco. But, supposedly the same makeup/composition. He also says they are 4.480 bore, .044 compressed, where the ROLs were 4.380 bore. .045 compressed.

But, the website shows them as being .051 thick.

So WTH??


72 RR, Pump gas 440, 452s, 3800 lbs, Corked, ET Radials,. 11.33@117.72. Same car, bone stock 346s, 9.5 comp, baby solid. 12.24@110.
Re: ROL BB Head Gaskets [Re: Von] #1054498
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Marvo,

I truly appreciate your response. Im gonna pull a head (452) and have it flowed. I have a set of 915s that Ive already flowed. If the 915s flow better, I'll need a set of thicker gaskets, something in the .051 range. But, the 452s are the winner, I'll give a shout about the ROL you have.

Thanks!!


72 RR, Pump gas 440, 452s, 3800 lbs, Corked, ET Radials,. 11.33@117.72. Same car, bone stock 346s, 9.5 comp, baby solid. 12.24@110.
Re: ROL BB Head Gaskets [Re: Von] #1054499
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we have a few of the older ROL head gaskets if you want some spares.


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Re: ROL BB Head Gaskets [Re: Performance Only] #1054500
08/20/11 06:32 PM
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Thanx Dan!! Yes, I would like a few spares!


72 RR, Pump gas 440, 452s, 3800 lbs, Corked, ET Radials,. 11.33@117.72. Same car, bone stock 346s, 9.5 comp, baby solid. 12.24@110.






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