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Old Aug 18, 2016 | 07:42 PM
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I'm gathering parts for an upcoming 95" build, and am looking for a top end gasket set, preferably one with .030 Cometic head gaskets. Any complaints about James Gaskets?
 
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Something like this, or is there a better alternative? https://www.denniskirk.com/genuine-j...prd/264008.sku
 
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I've never had any issues with James gaskets, I haven't tried their MLS head gaskets tho, always used Cometic.
 
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James Gaskets are our 'go to' gaskets at the shop. If for whatever reason they are not in stock at the distributor, we use Cometic. Both companies make great gaskets...
 
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CYCO, a division of US Seal, sells quality gasket sets for about half the price of a Cometic set, about $50; I have used many with good results. CYCO does not sell retail or to the general public so one must set up an account to order.
 
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A closer look at the James Gaskets MLS head gasket says it's a .036, not the .030 I was looking for, so I ordered up a Cometic set. Thanks all for the replies.
 
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Hi All, I am installing heads on my 2007 Dyna, have James Head Gaskets. There are no marking on the gaskets to should which way is up. Thoughts and assistance greatly appreciated. Happy Holidays
 
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There's a front and a rear...i put raised embossed area around the alignment dowel facing up. Make sure you follow cometics torque sequence and not the factory.
 
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SB, the gaskets I have are James, they look the same on both sides with the exception of the fire ring. It's thicker on one side. I believe the thick side should go down, looks like that on the OEM gasket I removed.
 
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