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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 05:50 PM
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I have resurfaced my head and cylinder because of a blown head gasket and getting ready to re-assemble my rear jug onto my 82 shovel. I purchased an OEM head gasket and base gasket and just wondering if either or both need any gasket sealer or is it better without?
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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 08:46 PM
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No sealer....
 
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Nothing on them. I'd recomend using Cometic MLS gaskets tho. Unless you have a true, OEM abbesto's head gasket but those a rarer then hens teeth. Post up a picture of said OEM gaskets.
 
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These are the gaskets purchased Chopper.
 
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