Intake gasket tips anyone?
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
Intake gasket tips anyone?
So, finally getting around to replacing the intake gasket on my 302.
My factory manual says put a bead of sealant at the four corners but i was wondering since 1979 has anybody come up with additional steps I could take to stop the front and back seals from leaking?. Do I use any sealant or gasket goop on these for example?
Appreciate any lessons learned.
My factory manual says put a bead of sealant at the four corners but i was wondering since 1979 has anybody come up with additional steps I could take to stop the front and back seals from leaking?. Do I use any sealant or gasket goop on these for example?
Appreciate any lessons learned.
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 143
Likes: 0
Intake gasket tips anyone?
i have done alot of those in my field, so heres a tip. On the intake ports and water ports (if you have them), use permatex gasket maker on both sides of the gasket. Its a brown color, and you apply it with a brush. On the ends of the block, i dont use the cork or rubber gasket. I use permatex orange, or gray. The gray is a bit more heavy duty. Put a bead about an 1/8 inch thick across the block. Set down your manifold, and torque it to 1/3 the specs, then wait 10 minutes, do this cycle till you reach your torque specs. Torque bolts in a cross pattern. I havent had any leaks yet doing it this way..Good luck
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
Intake gasket tips anyone?
just the kind of advice I was looking for. Appreciated
I have some permatex gasket maker--thats that brown liquid stuff and I would assume you just want a coating--nothing to crazy?
I have some permatex gasket maker--thats that brown liquid stuff and I would assume you just want a coating--nothing to crazy?
Junior User
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
From: Hamburg, NY
Intake gasket tips anyone?
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 15-Apr-02 AT 10:13 PM (EST)]I also agree that you should torque it down multiple times over a period of time. When I had my 79 with the 302 I had to torque it down 4 different times till it stayed torqued. Also when installing the front and rear seals make sure they stay put when you tighten the intake down. Hope this helps
Dan 69 F-100 302 C4
Dan 69 F-100 302 C4
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,312
Likes: 1
From: Eldorado Ca. USA
Intake gasket tips anyone?
when installing silicone on anything, do not install more than what you need. For the end seal it doesnt matter too much but for instance if you was to put a 1/4" thick bead on something that has maybe .020" worth of surface irregularities, you will squish out almost all of the rtv, causing havoc later on when the leftover squished out silicone breaks away and get stuck in a thermostat and overheat your vehicle. Just remember that in some cases, more is not better.
Tony
'74 F250. 460, "beater"
'73 F250, "midnight auto" now a trailer
'77 F250, 460 transplantee, "Flamer"
Tony
'74 F250. 460, "beater"
'73 F250, "midnight auto" now a trailer
'77 F250, 460 transplantee, "Flamer"
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
Intake gasket tips anyone?
thanks for the tips guys. I can see that 1/8 would do because after torquing more than that would definitely have to go somewhere.
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
From: the oil cased palace
Intake gasket tips anyone?
hi
another reason for torquing it several times is when the sealent sets up it get harder and when you torque it down when it a little harder than it seals up all of the those nasty cracks. you also might want to ruff up the edges where the sealent is, it holds a little better that way.
another reason for torquing it several times is when the sealent sets up it get harder and when you torque it down when it a little harder than it seals up all of the those nasty cracks. you also might want to ruff up the edges where the sealent is, it holds a little better that way.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Oppland
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
11
Feb 20, 2011 09:30 AM
CJ77F100
Ford Inline Six, 200, 250, 4.9L / 300
37
Jan 23, 2011 10:22 AM
HangGlider
Small Block V8 (221, 260, 289, 5.0/302, 5.8/351W)
8
Jun 30, 2003 11:42 AM