69 Valve cover gaskets

[George D.]

Anyone have recommendations for what brand of valve cover gaskets to use on the SB aluminum covers.

Thanks

[Joe L.]

Re: 69 Valve cover gaskets

George-----

My preference has always been and is now Fel-Pro #1604. These are a cork-rubber laminated gasket with a steel core. They are a bit thicker than stock gaskets as they are 5/16" thick. These gaskets do not have the "extra" holes for the 55-59 style cylinder heads and that's another one of their advantages. They are expensive.

[George D.]

Thanks Joe

Are these gaskets fairly leak proof? Any special installation tricks tp keep them from leaking?

Thanks,

George