Talk:Head gasket
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==Graphite head gaskets== | ==Graphite head gaskets== | ||
I tend to disagree w/the idea that exposure to oil will degrade graphite. Graphite is carbon, carbon is not soluble in motor oil.--[[User:Cobalt327|Cobalt327]] 20:54, 25 April 2012 | I tend to disagree w/the idea that exposure to oil will degrade graphite. Graphite is carbon, carbon is not soluble in motor oil.--[[User:Cobalt327|Cobalt327]] 20:54, 25 April 2012 | ||
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| + | ::::If that is the case (that motor oil will "surely react with graphite"), and that reaction is such that a '''''head gasket''''' made of/with graphite would be adversely affected by exposure to motor oil during the expected lifespan of a "normal" head gasket, it seems to me that a graphite head gasket might not be such a great idea. So my question to you is, do you stand by your statement that graphite head gaskets "excel when used on aluminum heads with an iron block", and if you do, are you basing it on empirical evidence or "other" reports? If the source is "other" reports (and is different than the article you cited earlier), I'd appreciate it if you would supply a link- because frankly, I do not read into the Engine Builders article you cited that graphite head gaskets are anything more than a possible substitute for other gaskets that do the same job as well for less money w/the possible exceptions of applications not yet in service.--[[User:Cobalt327|Cobalt327]] 14:20, 11 May 2012 (MDT) | ||
:::::The article has been edited to reflect what I believe best describes graphite head gaskets as far as their effectiveness at this point of their development. If info comes to light that changes this, either pro or con, the article can be updated to reflect this.--[[User:Cobalt327|Cobalt327]] 21:26, 21 May 2012 (MDT) | :::::The article has been edited to reflect what I believe best describes graphite head gaskets as far as their effectiveness at this point of their development. If info comes to light that changes this, either pro or con, the article can be updated to reflect this.--[[User:Cobalt327|Cobalt327]] 21:26, 21 May 2012 (MDT) | ||
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