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December 11, 2010, 07:34:14 am

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head gasket question
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what is the difference between a 1,2,3 notch gasket? thanks
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Reply #1December 11, 2010, 09:39:13 am

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Re: head gasket question
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2010, 09:39:13 am »
Thickness

Reply #2December 11, 2010, 10:36:09 am

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Re: head gasket question
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2010, 10:36:09 am »
the amount of piston protrusion is what calls for the different gasket thickness..
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