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    Intake Manifold RTV Dry Times

    Intake gaskets are sold separately, just need to know if rectangle or oval intake port . Take a picture to take with you to auto parts store of your choice . Replace them to do job right the first time, not twice . You can lay your bead of sealer on the ends , make it high enough to squish out a...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Cover that open engine up with some valve covers and carboard in the valley area. Asking for trouble down the road if debris gets in there. As a retired Nascar engine builder , makes me cringe just seeing your picture . :eek:
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    ABC stores are always bring cash
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    98' Vortec Block, Timing Cover and Balancer Spacing Questions.

    You need a .093 spacer to replace the reluctor wheel, to use the original damper for proper belt alignment . The bottom crank gear should be bottom out on the crankshaft, no space behind it...
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    Are rubber valve cover gaskets JUNK? Pic inside

    FelPro # 1604 5/16" thick gaskets ( perimeter bolt heads ) . Also i would get a set of the wide valve cover support bars . Valve cover to intake runner interference is very common, normally there is enough material on intake to remove for clearance. Pre fit to check interference ,modify , then...
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    Are rubber valve cover gaskets JUNK? Pic inside

    As a former NASCAR engine builder doing 450 plus engines a year , 3M weather strip adhesive was the preferred method to glue FelPro double cork metal reinforced gaskets to the covers . Never use RTV . Using the mention method you can remove covers ,set valves if needed and reinstall without...
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    Are rubber valve cover gaskets JUNK? Pic inside

    FelPro cork gasket are the best , glue them to the covers with 3m weatherstrip glue .. No sealer on the heads Rubber gaskets are for the trash can .

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