what gaskets to use on HEMI with bathtub intake ?
#888803
12/26/10 06:53 PM
12/26/10 06:53 PM
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docford
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The intake gaskets (I currently use Fel-Pro) of my roundy-round 426 HEMI do developp leaks in the lifter valley. The issue is mainly due to the fact that the heads intake runners are very heavily ported and that the manifold has not much of a seating surface either. So once the intake gaskets settle under heat, they start to leak and oil gets sucked in the intake runners!! Here are some pictures: http://www.olympia-charger.com/2006/06/our_motorvation.html Are there intake gaskets of different thickness for the race HEMI? What gaskets would you use on an Edelbrock Rat Roaster intake, which is similar to the NASCAR bathtub?
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Re: what gaskets to use on HEMI with bathtub intake ?
[Re: docford]
#888804
12/26/10 07:27 PM
12/26/10 07:27 PM
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WILD BILL
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BROOK PARK, OH
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PM Roadhazard.
I'm sure Greg will be able to get you sealed up.
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Re: what gaskets to use on HEMI with bathtub intake ?
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#888807
12/29/10 08:04 AM
12/29/10 08:04 AM
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All I use are the Mr. Gasket units. One thing about a hemi, when you change intake gaskets torque, retorque, retorque, retorque, retorque, and retorque again. It takes a few times before the gasket settles in, otherwise you end up with leaks as you describe. Dave
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