In a few days I will get my heads back from the machine shop and I will install them using Felpro's PermaTorque head gaskets. The Felpro site states that..."Under no circumstances should any type of chemical sealer be applied to a soft faced, coated head gasket. This includes adhesives, shellac, tacky sealers and RTV silicone."

However, my machinist (a very competent and knowledgeable fellow) recommends using Permatex Hylomar aerosol gasket dressing to install the gasket. He states that he uses it on all his installs and has never had a gasket failure. Any thoughts one way or the other.

72 Sierra Grande - Maych

Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.