1951 A head gasket

3408 CAT · Nov 27, 2014

has anybody used a head gasket from steiner ?? are they all steel ? or should I just get it at deere ? THANK'S..

Mike N Mo · Nov 27, 2014

The gasket from Deere will be a Fel-Pro gasket on John Deere cardboard. Get it from an auto parts store Fel-Pro # 7744SBX (gasket only) or HS7744sbx for the kit with manifold/carb/valve cover gaskets. Gasket alone is around $20. I don't know what brand Steiner has. Fel=Pro is steel one side/composite on the other. Never had a problem with one.

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forty40 · Nov 27, 2014

Just a comment on the FelPro head gasket.

Finished up my 51 A, took it to one pull and wondered if tractor gaskets were PermaTorque like our racing engines which do not relax, re-torque is not required.

The tractor head gasket did relax, took 1/8 to 1/4 turn on all studs for the torque wrench to click at 150 lb-ft.

Big Jugs · Nov 28, 2014

Can a person get a head gasket for a G from these stores also? Deere wants around a hundred bucks now!

JDMarkb · Nov 28, 2014

I get them through Summit Racing and there $19.97 each and part #FEL-7744SBX

Drew · Nov 28, 2014

Email me, I can get you one a lot cheaper than Deere

gtx1967jewison · Nov 29, 2014

You are supposed to retorque them Hot, warm it up to 180+ & then retorque. Gasket is same as originals basically. This is stated in repair manual & it will fail if you don't . Some guys like to let it cool first but either way it needs it.

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