FE valve cover gaskets
#32
In my experience, just putting some 1/4" washers is enough to keep the bolts from pulling through so easy once the covers are straight...haven't found a need for spreaders yet.
Also, I stick the gasket to the cover with silicone and use grease between the gasket and head/manifold, even where the dab of silicone is, so that they will come back off without any hassle.
Also, I stick the gasket to the cover with silicone and use grease between the gasket and head/manifold, even where the dab of silicone is, so that they will come back off without any hassle.
#33
The problem with FE valve covers leaking is the metal on the valve covers is way too thin. It will not compress either cork or rubber before they start to bend at the bolt holes. It would help if the gaskets, either cork or rubber were softer. I am tempted to ditch the gaskets altogether and try some Motorcraft sealant in a tube that I use on 7.3 diesels.
#34
Seams like I have installed a million valve covers and mostly for racing applications where the valve covers have to be removed many times for valve timing. My method and it works 100% of the time is to use cork gaskets and put gasket sealer between the valve cover and the gasket. On the bottom side of the cork gasket I use grease. Don't over tighten. No leaks, and easy to remove the valve cover for timing adjustments.
#35
Seams like I have installed a million valve covers and mostly for racing applications where the valve covers have to be removed many times for valve timing. My method and it works 100% of the time is to use cork gaskets and put gasket sealer between the valve cover and the gasket. On the bottom side of the cork gasket I use grease. Don't over tighten. No leaks, and easy to remove the valve cover for timing adjustments.
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