'61 Apache "BoomStick"

[rvrfoot]

What did you use to seal the intake front and back.

[Northwest Outlaw]

Originally Posted by rvrfoot

What did you use to seal the intake front and back.

I got a FelPro Full Engine Gasket Kit and used the provided rubber strips plus black gasket maker.

Curious as to why you asked?

[rvrfoot]

I am putting a 283 motor together and the mechanic and my dad everybody I talk to said ditch the gasket put a quarter-inch RTV sealer on the back and the front let tack up maybe hour or so and then stall intake I was just wondering how you did yours

[Northwest Outlaw]

Originally Posted by rvrfoot

I am putting a 283 motor together and the mechanic and my dad everybody I talk to said ditch the gasket put a quarter-inch RTV sealer on the back and the front let tack up maybe hour or so and then stall intake I was just wondering how you did yours

I've been told that and read it every where on the web as well. I replaced the stock '71 cast iron intake with the aluminum Edelbrock Performer when i first put the engine in the truck and i used the rubber that came in the gasket kit cause i didn't get any advice. I do run a line of RTV under the rubber to hold it in place, same with the main intake gaskets, and then glob the corners where they meet the heads. Second time i've used the rubber and haven't had an issue, but i don't see any issue with using only the RTV.

I would suggest running a circle of RTV around the water passages on the heads and intake in addition to the gasket

[Grizz1963]

Loose timing chain. Also notice something odd? Three different bolts holding the cam sprocket...makes me wonder

When I rebuilt my motor last year mine was the same.

Ordered a new set.....

Now they all look the same.

Guess people just "fix" stuff like they can

[Northwest Outlaw]

Been awhile since my last update, but not much has happened on the truck. After the failed road trip, cam replacement and getting her back together and running i've really only driven her around hauling things and replaced the temp gauge.

Also, I'm gonna be a dad!