Shovel head gaskets

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  • Dave Knies
    New Member
    • Feb 2015
    • 2

    #1

    Shovel head gaskets

    What would be the best head gaskets to use on a '68 flh. I've been using the blue teflon gaskets but the rear head recently began leaking. Any tips on proper tightening? Thanks.
  • duffeycycles
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2010
    • 2007

    #2
    I use Fire ring head gaskets-Vtwin 15-1011[James] 15-0273[VTwin]
    Make sure you clean the threads in the heads so you actually tighten the head to Cylinder
    Make sure your head thread inserts are not pulled down from overtorque-WARPED face on heads
    Make sure your head bolts are not too long and bottoming out in the head

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    • panz4ever
      Senior Member
      • Mar 2009
      • 197

      #3
      I have switched to Cometic gaskets on both the Pans and the Shovels. Bit more expensive but I sure like the way they seal.

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