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Apr 26, 2015 | 10:06 AM

72fordgts

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Intake Port Sealing

I am just in the middle of the install of my new intake. The instructions for the fel-pro valley pan gasket say to use a light coating of sealer around the ports. All I can find at the parts store is either Permatex high tack spray, or Permatex #3 Aviation Form-a-gasket sealer (brush on). Both say they will seal metal surfaces and are resistant to gasoline.

Any idea which I should use?

Thanks.

Gasket Sealants : Permatex® Aviation Form-A-Gasket® No. 3 Sealant Liquid

Gasket Sealants : Permatex® High Tack? Spray-A-Gasket? Sealant

Apr 26, 2015 | 07:39 PM

72fordgts

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I ended up using the high tack spray. Felpro said to use a light coating and I figured the spray would be easier to go on light.

Apr 26, 2015 | 10:32 PM

kopfenjager

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I prefer the aviation form a gasket, but it has to be applied appropriately, The spray would probably easier, as you said. Let us know how it works.

Apr 27, 2015 | 12:33 PM

72fordgts

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Thanks, I figured either should work, just wanted a second opinion. In Tom Monroe's book he just installs the gasket dry and the Ford Service manual says the same.

Everything was all buttoned up yesterday, I just need to fab up a new fuel line when I have a chance to go to the parts store.