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1968GMC · 03-24-2002, 04:26 PM

I'm mentaly geting ready to instal my intake in a week or 2. On the intruction sheet, they say not to youse the end seal. Has anybody ever use the end seals and did they work? I dont care about using the rtv cilicone but I bought some anyway. I will ask more ? as I get closer to instalation.

Lumpy · 03-24-2002, 04:30 PM

I just did a cam swap and dropped my performer intake on using the end seals with no problems. Just a dab of silicone where the gaskets and the seals meet. Good Luck.

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**BIG ORANGE** · 03-24-2002, 04:35 PM

Throw the seals in the trash and use the rtv aply about a 1/4 thick on the ends let it set afew minutes and then place the intake on,tighten bolts from center out in a cross pat.Hope this helps.

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69 longhorn · 03-24-2002, 04:44 PM

2nd that,I never use the end seals.....toss em in the garbage ,& use some high temp RTV........69 longhorn.

BUXMAN66 · 03-24-2002, 05:05 PM

YEAH, i did the same pitchin'the end seals. the is a gasket former that is real simple to use,i used it on my performance pkg. from edelbrock, it's called "rite stuff"it comes outta a can like cheez wiz . make sure you go up into the corners good(dont glob) at the intake gasket .overlapping the intake gasket w/the "can of cheez wiz".they dont make it any more easier than that!

pinky350 · 03-24-2002, 07:16 PM

Toss the end gaskets in the trash. they will slip out of place and you will not know it until you start to leak oil. A good high temp silicon is what you want to use.
And I always put a thin coat around the water jackets. But this is just me.

704x4 · 03-24-2002, 07:19 PM

we need a post that is dedicated to "the right stuff"

that is the best gasket maker ever invented

it may cost about $15 per can but a can will do a complete engine

you can put it on anything slap it together and drive it with no leaks and no dry or setup time

thats my testimonial to "the right stuff"

conman · 03-24-2002, 08:07 PM

Throw the gaskets in the trash like rest of them said. But on the two center bolts either side of carb use the same rtv on those bolts. It will keep oil from eventually easing up through those bolts and making that new intake look ugly. Also you might want to up rtv around the water jacket openings. Good Luck!

**68SWB4x4** · 03-24-2002, 10:03 PM

yeap use hi temp rtv.... i did no leaks no worries

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03-24-2002, 04:26 PM	#1
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	need advice on instaling performer intake I'm mentaly geting ready to instal my intake in a week or 2. On the intruction sheet, they say not to youse the end seal. Has anybody ever use the end seals and did they work? I dont care about using the rtv cilicone but I bought some anyway. I will ask more ? as I get closer to instalation.

03-24-2002, 04:30 PM	#2
Lumpy 2 tons of fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central, Ca Posts: 194	I just did a cam swap and dropped my performer intake on using the end seals with no problems. Just a dab of silicone where the gaskets and the seals meet. Good Luck. ------------------ 67 Chevy,short/fleet,350,4-speed,lowered 4x2,small window,P/S,edelbrock intake/carb,HEI Three Rivers, Ca Pic at: <A HREF="http://community.webshots.com/album/29068416etoBoEninp " TARGET=_blank>http://community.webshots.com/album/29068416etoBoEninp </A> __________________ 67 Chevy,Short/Fleet,350,Saginaw 4-Speed,Lowered 4x2,small window,P/S,Edelbrock Intake/Carb,HEI,Gear Drive,Crane Cam 274H Three Rivers, Ca Pics at: http://www.cardomain.com/id/lumpy454

03-24-2002, 04:35 PM	#3
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,754	Throw the seals in the trash and use the rtv aply about a 1/4 thick on the ends let it set afew minutes and then place the intake on,tighten bolts from center out in a cross pat.Hope this helps. ------------------ BIG ORANGE 1971 SUBURBAN 1970/90-Little Buck's Truck (ONE DAY) USED TRUCK PARTS 4 SALE __________________ Things happen for a reason!

03-24-2002, 04:44 PM	#4
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	2nd that,I never use the end seals.....toss em in the garbage ,& use some high temp RTV........69 longhorn. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

03-24-2002, 05:05 PM	#5
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	YEAH, i did the same pitchin'the end seals. the is a gasket former that is real simple to use,i used it on my performance pkg. from edelbrock, it's called "rite stuff"it comes outta a can like cheez wiz . make sure you go up into the corners good(dont glob) at the intake gasket .overlapping the intake gasket w/the "can of cheez wiz".they dont make it any more easier than that! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

03-24-2002, 07:16 PM	#6
pinky350 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: TX Posts: 91	Toss the end gaskets in the trash. they will slip out of place and you will not know it until you start to leak oil. A good high temp silicon is what you want to use. And I always put a thin coat around the water jackets. But this is just me.

03-24-2002, 07:19 PM	#7
704x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Greene, Iowa Posts: 150	we need a post that is dedicated to "the right stuff" that is the best gasket maker ever invented it may cost about $15 per can but a can will do a complete engine you can put it on anything slap it together and drive it with no leaks and no dry or setup time thats my testimonial to "the right stuff" __________________ 70 3/4 ton 4x4 FOR SALE Greene, IA

03-24-2002, 08:07 PM	#8
conman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fayette, Alabama Posts: 155	Throw the gaskets in the trash like rest of them said. But on the two center bolts either side of carb use the same rtv on those bolts. It will keep oil from eventually easing up through those bolts and making that new intake look ugly. Also you might want to up rtv around the water jacket openings. Good Luck! __________________ Fayette Alabama

03-24-2002, 10:03 PM	#9
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