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Good info, I'll be giving that "gold plated" gasket a try

I get up to the Tri-Cities about once every two weeks but don't have any current sites/customers in Elizabethton. I did when I worked for another company tho.
Elizabethton is a nice town, it's off the main beaten path which probably contributes to it's niceness.

Dave

if we can get them to build side cover gaskets, we would be set.

.It'd be nice if perhaps they have a small catalog or web site.
I see a lot of potential there/here.

..while in town be sure to check out their covered bridge if its still there. (I worked in Johnson City back in 87)

FITS:

1937-1962 Straight 6-cylinder - 216 and 235 CID
1957-1962 261 CID

What about 1954 to 1956 261?

If it fits what it claims, it could have simply claimed: 1937-1962 216/235/261

If anyone buys one for $29, please tell us how it works and what size/year engine you have.

I don't like the 1937-53 part of any manufactures claim that a gasket with the four bolt pattern being okay for 1937-53.
It can kind of work but often leaks past the bolt holes unless filled with sealer.
1954-62(63 on 261) 235/261 would be a better listing.

I need IT Short Bus for photos...we actually used to call it that when I was a kid...mid last Century.

Yes, it's a Gold Plated price, $29...but my Chevrolet is my gold depository.

Have gasket in hand, no tinker time for a week. Will report back.

Side cover gaskets: I'll also try them first.
I expect they will make them if we simply establish demand.

Yes, the one on ebay would work, oh wait...it's the same guy!
I don't shop there (wife blocked).

Yes, he needs website, oh wait, I found it:
www.realgaskets.com

LOTS o gaskets!

http://www.show-cars.com/store/engi...e-cover-bolts-and-washers-16-pieces.html

Tim, these work perfect. They look like they belong on an old Chevy, so thats all good.

The Summit racing Proform chrome ones are too big. You could modify them, but you are then stripping off the chrome, so where would that leave you? Just reporting back.

Hey Fred,
I know this thread is old, but how did the silicone rocker cover gasket work out?
I used one on the oil pan for my BMW motorcycle years ago, and it worked great.

Ready to put the rocker cover and side panel back on my 216

Thanks for any update
Jim

Fred has not logged into the site for 6 years. He’s gone!

Fredthe cat Try this,wash the head gasket rail with laquer thinner use gasket maker to glue down the thick gasket line-up the holes,tomorrow set your cover on torque to 25 inch pounds or less if you can. I usually put a thin coat on the inside edge to slow up the oil soak that is on the way out !