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Yes, if it's not an even clamping force front to back and side to side it'll allow gas or antifreeze to migrate in between the mating... -
ChuckN replied to the thread FL Man with C10.Welcome! Please post some pics! Sounds like a great project.
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Hi All, Just acquired a terrific 1978 C10 SB fleet side. Getting busy on a resto mod project plan. I have it down to the frame already...
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On its own, maybe, but looking back through the pictures, I see you had the intake on and was lifting from it, in that case, I think...
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ChuckN replied to the thread Chuck’s engine build thread!.Ok, well, first off, do you think it’s possible that the corner bolts not clamping enough could cause enough lift to make the intake...
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ChuckN replied to the thread Sealing intake manifold?.Well, I never got a final answer from the shop, because he was aiming for 5 thousandths in the hole. So if stock is 25 , then that would...
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ChuckN replied to the thread Sealing intake manifold?.@hogdaddy Heads are Brodix IK 200. Performer RPM intake. Brodix recommends FelPro 1206, but when I fit tested them, they are too thin...
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ChuckN replied to the thread Chuck’s engine build thread!.Thanks! I refer to that when I get it running again. So one problem was that the ARP intake manifold bolts were too long for the front...
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You can do a quick check for an intake leak on a V8 using a vacuum gauge on the dipstick tube, blocking off the breather and PCV. If it...
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Yes. I’ve seen multi-million dollar machines fired up after maintenance, only to be shut down due to unexplained leaks. Proper sealants...
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ChuckN replied to the thread Sealing intake manifold?.I might try some washers under the corner bolts and see if I can get a little more oomph on them. I think you’re onto something.
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Are you sure the bolts are not too long? I've seen that as well they bottom out feel and look like they are correct but just long enough...
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ChuckN replied to the thread Sealing intake manifold?.Ok, I’ll try again then. My corner holes are blind, just checked. Even still, I put ARP thread sealant on every bolt and it still...
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The bolts on the outer ends by the water passages on some aftermarket heads are not blind and can leak they need sealer as well. Ultra...
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ChuckN replied to the thread Detroit Speed Engineering versus UMI front coils..What was the drive feel like? Did one feel significantly softer than the other? FWIW, a lot of guys like myself run a 60 series front...
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