The head gasket seals the combustion chamber in the engine and fills the combustion portion of the machine to allow oil and coolant to circulate. This product enables the vehicle to produce enough power to move forward while preventing harmful gases from exiting the combustion chamber via the exhaust system. In modern vehicles, the head gasket comprises several layers of steel material entwined with elastomer, making it more durable and long-lasting. Historically, vehicles were outfitted with graphite or asbestos gaskets. In comparison to asbestos-produced gaskets, today's gaskets are superior because they are less prone to leakage and pose little to no health risks.
The head gasket is an essential component of a combustible engine. The head gasket keeps the pressure generated by the spark plug's ignition of fuel vapors within the combustion chamber. The combustion chamber houses the pistons and requires a high level of stress to ensure that the pistons continue to fire correctly. Furthermore, oil and coolant serve similar functions, but they cannot coexist to function correctly. The head gasket keeps the chambers separate, preventing fluid cross-contamination.
Features:
- Replaces: Mercury 27-8129391; Tohatsu 346-01005-0
- Keeps the chambers separate, preventing fluid cross-contamination.
- It allows the vehicle to move forward while preventing harmful gases from exiting the combustion chamber through the exhaust system.
Specification:
- Brand: Recmar
- SKU: REC351-01005-0
- Weight: 0.06 LBS
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): REC351-01005-0
This product replaces:
- 27-803663018, 27-803663034, 803663018, 803663034 / 351-01005-0
