power valves again!
Laughing Gas
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I could see someone using RTV sparingly to seal it better, but anti-seize would just make the gasket unusable I would think.
Laughing Gas
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I haven't either, but if someone were to use a sealant, I wouldn't think that anti-seize would be the way to go... I think it would just cause the gasket to get soggy... or way too slick to work with.
Laughing Gas
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Getting back on point, usually a power valve will blow if you backfire out of the carb. Are you sure the timing is set correctly? I had a problem with my truck being too advanced and the exhaust valve would be opening when it was firing and *whoosh* fire out the carb. Set the back of my engine on fire once. So, yeah, had to replace the power valve after that. Just my .02
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Because through personal experience, I have tried these gaskets with and without anti seize and have had a much better result in regards to gasket life.
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Sorry guys Ive been pretty busy the last few days but I did get the gasket. It is a metal laminate one by felpro found at auto zone for about 6 bucks. The truck seems good go but I might lower the floats a tad more. Thanks to Ardwerkintruck for all the "leg work" and by the way It did blow out the "ear". Im going to drive the truck this weekend I will keep you posted.
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