785 base gasket leaking

[POPPS]

Put new top end on 785, new base gasget, and have water spraying out of the base gasket, and into both cylinder.ers, everything torqued to specs, have NEVER had any leak at any base gasket, have done this 100 times, any ideas?

 

[JeremyD615]

The only things I can think of are that the gasket somehow got gouged or pinched in between the cylinders, or there’s an issue with the machine work on the cylinders themselves. Either way it’s going to have to come apart, so take some pictures so that we can all take a look...

 

[Mekanix]

Use any oils or sealants on the gasket?

 

[mikidymac]

I have used 1211 on them for years just for added peace of mind.

 

[AKnarrowback]

Good catch. No harm done.