Inventors:
Robert F. Locacius - Lake Zurich IL
Assignee:
Felt Products Mfg. Co. - Skokie IL
International Classification:
F16J 1510
Abstract:
A laminated valve cover gasket disposed between the valve cover and the head of an internal combustion engine providing a perimetric seal therebetween, including a metallic core, the body of which is imperforate, a relatively thick, conformable cork-rubber facing layer overlying the body, a relatively thin, fiber-reinforced rubber facing layer underlying the body, the cork-rubber facing layer being at least twice as thick as the fiber-reinforced rubber facing layer, and adhesive securing each of the layers to the body. The gasket assembly defines a central opening and a perimetric portion clamped between the flange of the valve cover and the engine head to provide the perimetric seal.