New Intake installed. Start up?
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Just RTV. Im pretty sure Ill get it right this time. On the bright side my son and I can have the front clip off and the manifold off in no time. Goes back together quick too.
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I've always used the end seals, learned to trim the end taps at a angle so the seal lays flat and use rtv only on the bottom to hold the seal in place.
Using rtv on both sides of the seal pretty much guarantees the seal will spit out
Using rtv on both sides of the seal pretty much guarantees the seal will spit out
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Use the "right stuff "gasket maker....slime with your finger the surfaces like wipe it thin. Then a big bead...nothing works like it if done correctly. I have to do mine on my 59.
Im sucking oil into the intake..
Im sucking oil into the intake..
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I may end up doing it again..I have to check it out tomorrow. I suspect it's leaking again. I'll let ya know. If I have to do it again I'm trying another approach. Permatex and/or end gaskets....Gotta work on the valve covers too. So it is possible to blow the rtv out with pressure under the manifold?
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From: Concord, CA
Being now a certified whiz at putting these things on quickly now this one went in place instantly. The only place the end gasket wanted to squeeze out was up in front of the distributor. Back end was great so just used my finger to keep it from moving while torquing down. Did put some on both sides but the bottom was done first and allowed to sit for several hours to cure. Top was spread by my finger tip. Trimmed also.
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From: tujunga, calif
I may end up doing it again..I have to check it out tomorrow. I suspect it's leaking again. I'll let ya know. If I have to do it again I'm trying another approach. Permatex and/or end gaskets....Gotta work on the valve covers too. So it is possible to blow the rtv out with pressure under the manifold?
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Thanks. I tightened up my valve covers today. I'll look at it closer tomorrow and determine if the manifold is in fact leaking. I do still need to run a hose from the pcv valve to the carb.
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