Copper gaskets? Anneal them before using!

Copper gaskets must be annealed before using them. Annealing softens the material and must be done before using them to get a proper seal
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[@fatbuddycat]

I needed to see this. Thanks for the lesson Eric!

[@PullerbearEd]

I also use a nice coat of copper spray coat as a add measure of protection

[@jmangus83]

And quenching in water hasn't no effect on copper/brass like it would with different types of alloys like steel, where it would actually make it harder. All you're really doing is cooling it off more quickly instead of letting it air dry.

[@jmangus83]

You should get some tempilaq and paint it in different places on the gasket, that way as you heat it up, you can ensure it has reached the proper temp

[@Moefabco1]

Thanks Eric!

[@johndeaville9326]

Hi - yes have fired up the bbq left the gasket in for 30mins, opened it up and hit it with the torch as well as it still on the bbq, no joy. Also tried the gas ring. Must be just unlucky!. JOHN DEAVILLE.

[@daijoubu4529]

Arent you holding the touch a bit too close? You would want the tip of the blue flame where it's the hottest

[@jaychaney7979]

Can i use a 4 degree timing key with the omb pvl flywheel?

[@abdulsamad_94]

Oh now i know why i use copper head gasket with gasket sealer and do a two surface seal , but still leaking radiator water into the combustion chamber .

[@AJC-jo3ds]

It there a recommended torque spec for tightening exhaust fasteners?

[@dharmakissoon]

Annealing is good but down side its like adding miles on it

[@motoridersadventureengineer]

Can I used annealed copper gasket for crankcase cover?

[@emeraldviking3637]

Will it take a bit longer to anneal 2mm

[@DIYWilly]

What’s the advantage of using copper gaskets? I’ve had no issues using regular gaskets.

[@TheGrayGoatGarage]

I port match the gasket to the head. I can pull off the header and not have to match another gasket. The foil gaskets tend to pull apart after heat cycles

[@garyfry2648]

Cool

[@johndeaville9326]

So see how long it took to heat that tiny gasket. I have tried to heat a twin cylinder head gasket for a BSA A65 with a MAP torch, I cannot get it to go red. John Deaville.

[@TheGrayGoatGarage]

You need more heat! I would fire up the gas barbecue and see if that will get hot enough. Or try all the burners on the stove when your wife is not home. Gotta get creative!

[@mark4lev]

I’m amazed a map torch can’t heat a gasket to dull red. Washers are easy to do. Takes 5-10 seconds. Maybe gaskets are to thin to heat this way. Incidentally, the best way of cleaning after annealing is with scotch pad.