1957 35hp Lark Head gasket replacment help

[Squirrel42]

I'm replacing my head gasket after pulling the cylinder head to repair a cross threaded spark plug hole.
I see so many different opinions on not using a gasket sealant or just using 2cycle oil to lube it up before installing.

Should I use a gasket sealant or just some 2 cycle oil to lube up gasket before torquing it down?
Will Lock-tite blue be sufficient for the threads on the bolts?

Any other recommendations to get this done correct the first time? Only thing I'm afraid of is the 2 bottom bolts are hard to get to and scared I wont get them torqued down enough.

 

[boobie]

Look closely at the head gasket. If it says "use no sealer" on it, don't. If that is not on the head gasket, use OMC gasket sealing compound or Permatex # 3. You should not use anything on the head bolts. Just make sure all the threads are clean.

 

[F_R]

That lower rear cowl (pan) is easy to remove if you want easy access to the head bolts.

 

[Squirrel42]

Thanks F-R, I thought I might have to remove the whole block, I'm going to look into removing it. Really appreciate the input!

 

[Squirrel42]

Well the head gasket is Sierra 18-2951, It has a big E printed on it. It's does not say to apply Sealant or not to, anyone ever installed this gasket dry and had any problems. I can't Find Permatex # 3 at auto store. Just Hi-Tac gasket maker, Non Aviation.

I'm itching to get it installed and back on the water.