[quote=panic]I suppose the type & brand of gasket will determine yay or nay as mentioned in the above info. Permatorque by FelPro recommends no sealer as it is included in the manufacturing process. ...
Modern and/or popular engines get good gaskets or some choice; I have no choice whatsoever. For sure it will be one of those steel-edged composites, either ancient NOS or more-recent manufacture. Probably I'll call Kanters who can at least give me solid info on their source.
Worst-case, I'll use aerosol Permatex copper coat. I might go with one of the modern sealers, but I'll call the manufacturer or dealer before I do. Both sides, thin coats, dry tacky, etc.
FYI, there's two AMC "early" sixes, of the same displacement! Both 195.6: flathead and OHV. (Why doesn't everyone just call it a 196? I can't tell you.) The flathead is easier to deal with. The OHV was made *from* the L-head, and retains the side valve covers! Only there's nothing but pushrods under there!
