460 refresh help
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Mountain Pass
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460 refresh help
this weekend I plan to pull my 460 to refreshen all the gaskets to include front and rear seals. I have all basic tools and a torque wrench. What special puller and sealants do ya'll recommend for the job? Feel free to include any tips. I do plan to pull the engine rather than work in the engine bay due to the lift of the truck.
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The auto parts store should be able to loan you a harmonic balancer puller...
You might look into getting FelPro's rubber gaskets rather than cork for the valve cover, oil pan, etc. Seals better for longer. Then some RTV in a few key spots when you're reinstalling (e.g. the joint between the block and timing cover on the oil pan gasket, etc.), and you should be good to go.
You might look into getting FelPro's rubber gaskets rather than cork for the valve cover, oil pan, etc. Seals better for longer. Then some RTV in a few key spots when you're reinstalling (e.g. the joint between the block and timing cover on the oil pan gasket, etc.), and you should be good to go.
Laughing Gas
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Also use a large bead of sealant rather than gaskets where the intake meets the block on the front and back and use rtv around the water passages on the intake gaskets. I don't recommend using the large metal intake turkey pan gasket for the intake manifold.
Laughing Gas
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Head gaskets typically go on dry. Just make sure the surfaces are clean before assembly. I like to spray a clean cloth with carb or brake cleaner and wipe the mating surfaces off. You can also use compressed air after to make sure it is dry and dust free.
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