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Author Message   Johnboy777 Posted on Friday, September 30, 2011 - 07:43 pm:        I'm getting ready to do address a rear rocker cover leak that's getting progressively worse & need a 'Top End Gasket Kit'. So, HD vs. Cometic Top End Gasket Kit Any advice which kit to go with? Also, install dry or add some type of 'elastomeric rubber' gasket sealer/maker or RTV? The last time I tore into an engine, 327's were still rolling off the production line. Thanks, John .   Slaughter Posted on Friday, September 30, 2011 - 09:07 pm:        For rocker gaskets (NOT head gaskets) you may want to use some dabs of silicone - not to seal but to hold the molded rubber pieces in place as you close them up in the rocker covers. The thick silicone paste acts as a sticky glue that prevents the gasket from moving around. This is NOT a full-gasket use of silicone but a few dabs.   Slaughter Posted on Friday, September 30, 2011 - 09:09 pm:        oops - didn't really answer your question - I have run both Cometic and stock. No preference. HEAD gaskets though, I'd use Cometic but pay attention to gasket thickness.   Hogs Posted on Friday, September 30, 2011 - 09:17 pm:        Thanks Slaughter, Good reminder point on the Gasket Thickness of other companies products..can make a huge difference... One of these days when I get up the nerve ( and time ) to do a 1450 build I`m going be picking your Brain ! Maybe mostly on fine turning the ecm..have no ideal... That is IF you or I by that time are just not couple of old folks !   Slaughter Posted on Friday, September 30, 2011 - 09:34 pm:        I'm already an old folk... so no worries! Next year might be my "swan song" year - I turn 60.   Hogs Posted on Friday, September 30, 2011 - 10:44 pm:        DAmn..You got a couple on me lol   Johnboy777 Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2011 - 08:50 am:        Thanks for the info, I'll get to HD and get their kit. PART# 17036-91A ...GASKET KIT, ROCKER COVER, XL .

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