425 Nailhead valve cover gaskets

[65VerdeGS]

Anyone have a recommendation for valve cover gaskets to use on a 425 Super Wildcat engine?

 

Mine has the stock aluminum valve covers.  Presently the car has cork gaskets, which are starting to leak.  I want to replace the gaskets, and refinish the valve covers.  But wonder if there's a better valve cover gasket to use than cork.

 

I've seen silicone rubber w/ steel core type gaskets (Fel-Pro) used to good effect on small block Chevy engines.  Is there anything similar available for nailhead motors?

 

Thanks,

 

[Turbinator]

Sir, I just replaced the valve cover gaskets with Fel Pro cork. I scraped the area clean and put on some wax and grease remover.

Put down the new cork gaskets, put on my newly powder coated original valve covers. So far, no leaks/seepage. I like it fine.

Turbinator

[JZRIV]

In my opinion either cork or rubber is fine on these. Because of the nailhead design they tend not to leak much vs conventional design where there is constant oil against the lower part of valve cover seal due to the angle its on.

[Pat Curran]

I have used the Fel-Pro rubber gaskets in all my nailheads over the years and have never had a problem.

[65VerdeGS]

Thanks guys for your comments on valve cover gaskets.  Sounds like cork or rubber will work.  I might try the Fel-Pro rubber ones this time, for a change.

 

Cheers,