09-19-2004, 12:12 AM | #1 |
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Gasket question:
Hi
I am planning to change my air intake from stock to edlebrook performer series. I also want to change the carb to 4 edlebrook 600 4 bbl. I plan to use felpro gasket for the intake. Do I need to use any sealant/adhesive too? Thanks for info. |
09-19-2004, 12:21 AM | #2 |
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I always run a small bead of silicon around the water ports,and a thick bead under each end,and throw the rubber gaskets away.Those stupid things always leak.
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09-19-2004, 01:00 AM | #3 |
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It is also a good idea to take a punch and go along the valley about every 1/4 inch or so where the rubber or cork gaskets would have been before you lay a thick bead of silicone in there.
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09-19-2004, 01:35 AM | #4 |
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Thaks for the replies, now another questiion;
Any particular brand of silicon? |
09-19-2004, 04:58 AM | #5 |
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I only use silicone across the front and the back of the intake vally.. No punching nessacary Gm didnt start beating the blocks with a chisel when they went to silicone across the intake .
I quit putting silicone around the water ports because i never have any leak and when you do put silicone there the gasket slides around I suggest using some print-o-seal Mr gasket intake gaskets they are very effective on aluminum intakes Althou i have used plan blue fel pro with great results And get a little awl or screwdriver and make sure the crack where the heads and vally meet are clean .. i spray mine down with B-12 prior to applying silicone and make sure you get a good bead at that point .. and i put a small dab on the gasket on the corners after i posistion the gasket onto the heads I suggest using Red High Temp Silicone Its all i ever use and ive never had it blow out or leak . Last edited by 1972C10; 09-19-2004 at 05:00 AM. |
09-19-2004, 07:40 AM | #6 |
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I used the Fel-Pro gaskets that Edelbrock recommended when I installed mine. As for the Silicone, Permatex has one specifically for gaskets. Be cautious with silicone sealers. Some will cause metals to corrode, over time.
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