1955 ajs model 18cs head gasket

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1955 ajs model 18cs head gasket

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Good day , a quick question for the team out there, does a 55 model 18CS have a head gasket? ...I cant seem to find any part number or other reference but that doesn't mean I've missed it somewhere, If there is not one , does anyone put any type of sealant just to keep it somewhat sealed? The mating surfaces are pretty good but it is 59 years old...

thanks as always

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Re: 1955 ajs model 18cs head gasket

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Parts list appears to give the same gasket for all mods 350 & 500
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Re: 1955 ajs model 18cs head gasket

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There is no head gasket. The head and barrel are ground together with grinding paste. Then carefully clean off and assemble.
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Re: 1955 ajs model 18cs head gasket

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This confirms the confusing parts lists Dave. the 500's appear to have (1) no part number or ( 2 ) both 350 and 500 share the same part number.
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Re: 1955 ajs model 18cs head gasket

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can I just confirm then that the proceedure is the same for both the longstroke and shortstroke C/s engines? kind regards
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