

Cork-Rubber Blue Stripe Valve Cover Gasket Set, 0.172 in. for 1958-1976 Ford, Mercury, and Shelby FE-Series Big Block V8
Fel-Pro 1632 valve cover gaskets seal classic FE-series big block V8 valve covers where oil seepage can show up on performance and restoration engines. Built from a thick blue stripe cork and rubber blend, this pair compresses against the mating surfaces to help maintain a dependable valve cover seal on Ford, Mercury, and Shelby FE applications.
Fel-Pro 1632 Features:
- Blue stripe cork and rubber construction uses cork particles in a rubber binder for a compressible seal against valve cover and cylinder head surfaces.
- Extra-thick .172 in. design adds conformability for demanding performance applications and older engine sealing surfaces.
- Manufactured for FE-series big block V8 engines, including 332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 427, and 428 CID Ford-family applications where applicable.
- Performance application design is not intended for use on emission-controlled vehicles.
Includes:
- Pair of valve cover gaskets
Suited for classic big block service, restoration, and performance builds that need a thicker cork-rubber valve cover gasket to help control oil seepage.
Fits FE-series big block V8 applications used in select 1958-1976 Ford and Mercury vehicles, plus Shelby FE-powered applications. Confirm engine family and valve cover style before installation.
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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