

Blue Stripe Cork-Rubber Valve Cover Gasket Set for 1962-1986 Ford and Mercury Small Block V8 260, 289, 302 except Boss, 351W
Fel-Pro 1613 is a Blue Stripe valve cover gasket set for classic Ford and Mercury small block V8 engines, built to help stop oil seepage at the valve covers on 260, 289, 302 except Boss, and 351W Windsor applications. The cork-rubber construction compresses to conform to sealing surfaces, making it a practical choice for repair work and performance builds where a dependable valve cover seal matters.
Fel-Pro 1613 Features:
- Blue Stripe cork-rubber material uses cork particles in a rubber binder to create a compressible sealing surface without direct leak paths through the gasket body.
- .188 in. thickness gives the gasket extra compressibility for valve cover sealing on demanding small block Ford applications.
- Designed for Ford and Mercury 260, 289, 302 except Boss, and 351W Windsor V8 engines used across the 1962-1986 application range.
- Performance-oriented construction is suited for repair and racing environments where valve cover sealing consistency is critical.
Includes:
- Pair of valve cover gaskets
Use when resealing valve covers during gasket replacement, top-end service, or small block Ford engine maintenance. Confirm valve cover style and engine family before installation.
Fits Small Block Ford and Mercury V8 engines listed for 260, 289, 302 except Boss, and 351W Windsor. Not intended for use on emission-controlled vehicles.
Cork-Rubber is the most frequently used material. FEL-PRO Blue Stripe premium-quality cork-rubber gaskets use evenly-sized cork particles evenly distributed throughout a rubber binder. The result is a compressible gasket without leak paths.
Fel-CoPrene synthetic rubber can offer longer life than cork-rubber. However, because it is more flexible than cork-rubber, it can be more difficult to install. Generally, a quick-drying contact adhesive should be used to bond the gasket to the valve cover before installation.
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Rubber-Coated Fiber is used for some high heat applications, such as Chrysler big block V8 engines, where the valve cover is in close proximity to the exhaust manifold. These Fel-Pro gaskets are made of a stiff, high temperature fiber material coated with latex rubber.
Cork-Lam is used in applications where high vacuum or blowout conditions can be a problem. Cork-Lam uses a metal core with cork-rubber material chemically bonded to it on both sides. This construction allows for a thicker than normal gasket with exceptionally good torque retention and also allows for more clearance between the valve cover and valvetrain.
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