head gasket question

[Ws6Stealthbird]

I have a 85 Turbo Riv block that im going to start to assemble, can the 9441PT head gaskets be used on this block?

 

[WarWagon]

Yes absolutely! They will fit. The timing cover is the only real funky thing on those.

 

[Nick Micale]

Not sure about the Riv block, but the 1984-5 Regal blocks used a steel shim gasket?

The Felpro gasket is more than twice as thick, but it will fit.

 

[Ws6Stealthbird]

ya, this block had a steel shim head gasket, i just bought an 85-87 timing cover, will it fit this block too?

mine had several broken water pump bolts it wasnt worth reusing.

 

[WarWagon]

It all fits no issues.

 

[Ws6Stealthbird]

cool, so the aftermarket timing chains eliminate the spring tensioner?

Also, I have an erson 214/214 flat tappet cam, do I use the 86-87 pushrods, or could I use my stock 85 push rods?

So many design changes on these things, Im sorry, I have alot of questions.