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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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Question on copper head gaskets i was told to heat them till they turn a different color drop them in some water to cool then put them on.Now is that true for the copper head gaskets for a ironhead sportster
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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That proceduresoftens the copper making it more mailable to seal for any imperfections in the head and cylinder mating surfaces. There is a spray on product called 'Copper Coat' that adds to the sealing quality of the copper gasket too.
 
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so i can use the spray on copper instead of the torch on the new gaskets
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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Yes that's about what your doing with Copper Coat
 
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