Reuse Head Gasket?

jd440 · Post by **jd440** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 2:49 pm

Hi,

I know that with motorcycles if the head gasket looks good, it can be reused. Is this the same with the 2-cylinder John Deeres?

I'd rather not spend extra money putting the engine back together, as I will be doing a full rebuild on it after my shop is built.

Thanks,

Derek

Jimmy in NC · Post by **Jimmy in NC** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 7:59 pm

I don't think I'd try it. I know that the gasket will form to the particular surfaces. Any time you disturb it I would think that's way too much possibility of a leak.

I know that a head gasket wouldn't be where I'd try to cut corners personally. I am curious if anyone has tried and what kind of results they have had.

Jimmy in NC

Howard Yoder · Post by **Howard Yoder** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:39 pm

I tried that on a 283 chey engine when I was broke and 14 yrs. old and it was a disastor. I'm older and a little wiser and still broke but I still woudn't try it. just my 2 cents worth.

Stretch · Post by **Stretch** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:46 pm

I wouldn't

jd440 · Post by **jd440** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:29 pm

I'll put in an order for a full gasket set with Lavoy.

Thanks for the comments.

Derek

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