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Originally Posted by sixtyfour
I used end gaskets, Edelbrock says not too. They say only used silicone sealant. Edelbrock also says I need to use some tacky glue between the head and the intake gaskets, I didn't. I put them on dry. Looks like I have my work cutout for me this weekend.
Question, what is the proper torque sequence for the manifold bolts? I started at the center and worked my way out in a criss cross pattern? Was this right?
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Yep, never - ever - use the rubber gaskets. Lay down a nice 3/8" or so bead of RTV, overlapping the intake gaskets on the heads. You don't really need to use a dressing on the intake gaskets, but I always use Gaskacinch. You know that you also need to run a thin bead of RTV around the water passages, right?
Proper sequence is in your service manual
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Remeber to always work up to the final torque value in at least two steps.