1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted April 5, 2018 I have a set of Scott Drake cast aluminum valve covers. I like the look of them but don't like that they still have a flange on the outer edge where the gasket sits. My question is this, what gaskets fit these valve covers? I prefer using a steel core rubber type gasket. Here are the steel core gaskets I have tried: Fel-Pro perma-dry plus, OEM Ford steel core o-ring type, and cheap Summit Racing brand steel core rubber type. These all seem to be a little too big. I know the Fel-Pro steel core cork gaskets fit. But I don't like the constant need to retighten the valve cover bolts as the gasket relaxes. Am I stuck with a cork gasket if I want to use these valve covers? Any input is appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 6, 2018 I have always used fellpro rubber gaskets ,glue to the valve cover only and they will not slip and the covers can be removed and bolted back down with no problems Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted April 6, 2018 I am starting to think gluing a rubber non steel core gasket is the best option for these valve covers. The only steel core gasket I have found that fits is the Fel-Pro performance gasket. Basically it is two cork gaskets bonded to a steel core. I've use them in the past. They work. But you constantly need to retighten the bolts as the cork never seems to stop relaxing regardless of how carefully and little you snug the valve cover bolts. Been years since I needed to glue a valve cover gasket to hold it in place. Modern steel core rubber or silicone gaskets seem to work so much better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 7, 2018 The rubber fell pro fit the cobra small block covers well ,the only reason i glue them to the covers is for ease of removal and refit ,they are good at not leaking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted April 7, 2018 yup, rubber gaskets here too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted April 7, 2018 What do you use to glue them to the valve covers? I use to use 3m weatherstrip adhesive when I was younger. Is that it, or is there now something better? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted April 7, 2018 i don't know the part number, but i use a rubber felpro. to fit within the small lip of the cobra valve covers, i have to trim a little off some of the edges in the corners. i use a little high tack sealant to hold it in position. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted April 10, 2018 Thanks for everybody's help. For now I reinstalled the set of Ford Racing I have. Those have flat machined gasket surfaces to use modern type steel core gaskets. Eventually I will get rubber gaskets and glue them onto the Scott Drake valve covers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted April 10, 2018 On 4/7/2018 at 1:20 PM, 1969_Mach1 said: What do you use to glue them to the valve covers? I use to use 3m weatherstrip adhesive when I was younger. Is that it, or is there now something better? you can use gaskacinch and it will stick right away. it's like contact cement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 10, 2018 What he said Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted April 13, 2018 Gaskacinch as well. I love that word.... I need to put that in the urban dictionary.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted April 18, 2018 Okay, I decided to go old school so I can install the Scott Drake valve covers. I purchased Fel-Pro Performance 1614 rubber gaskets and they fit the valve covers perfectly. I also got a bottle of Gasgacinch to glue them to the valve covers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
