C1 265 c.i. head gasket query

[steve westphal]

How come I can't find anyone selling headgaskets for my "56 265 c.i.? Should I be using a 283 gasket? Thanks.

[Garry Barnes]

Re: C1 265 c.i. head gasket query

Steve,
If I remember correctly, Paragon has the gaskets you are looking for with the correct tabs.
Garry

[Michael L.]

Re: C1 265 c.i. head gasket query

You can also try classicchevy.com they carry 265 gaskets and engine parts. Reasonable prices as well. Good service.

[Joe L.]

Re: C1 265 c.i. head gasket query

Steve-----

No problem, at all; take your choice:

Victor #1178 BS (steel shim type, as original) (about 8 bucks each)

Victor #1178 VC (composition gasket) (about 15 bucks each)

Fel-Pro #7733SH1 (steel shim gasket, as original) (about 8 bucks each)

Fel-Pro #7733PT2 (Permatorque composition gasket) (about 20 bucks each)

Fel-Pro #8651PT (Hi-Performance Permatorque gasket) (about 40 bucks each)

Fel-Pro #1003 (Hi Performance Permatorque gasket) (about 50 bucks each)

Cometic #C5877-040 (Multi Layer Steel) (about $80 each)

I don't really recommend the use of the stock type steel shim gaskets unless you're really sure about block deck and head surface flatness.

The Cometic gasket requires very flat block and head surfaces, too, as well as a very smooth finish.

[Joe L.]

Addendum

steve-----

I should also have mentioned that ALL of the gaskets I mentioned are gaskets which will service engine bores of up to 4.060". Nevertheless, this gasket size is fully approved by GM for use in ALL 262 through 350 cid engines. As a matter of fact, from 1962 until discontinued without supercession just a few months ago, this bore size gasket was the only type available from GM for 265 or 283 engines.