Originally Posted by bee1971
Trying these next


http://www.hughesengines.com/Index/...EJsb2NrIChMb3cgRGVjayk=&partid=33979

Not having much luck on my 383/432 - Edelbrock E Street Heads and Weiand Action Plus Dual Plane

Block was resurfaced only , about .003

Tried Fel Pro Gaskets with Tin Pan - Tin Pan only - Gaskets on head side only

Gaskets dry on head surface , nothing around the ports

No vacuum leaks , Engine idles and runs Awesome

Sucking small amounts of oil intake ports



Before installing any intake gasket check the manifold on the engine without gaskets.
Standing at one end shine a light from the other end and see if the intake and head are touching equally at top and bottom.
You can also use a feeler gauge - checking at top and bottom. Sometimes just sliding the intake back and forth a bit will center it between both heads.
One other thing, make sure you have it centered when installing it and BEFORE you start tightening the bolts. Once it’s cocked it’s gonna stay that way.

My guess if one bank is wet then it’s cocked to one side.