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Topic: Intake Cork End Gaskets?
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thumpin cat
Gearhead Posts: 474
From: Santa Barbara, California
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 07-28-2003 11:24 PM
  
How much space is their supposed to be in between the intake and block where the cork end gaskets are supposed to be? I just need to know because if the space is too much i may have to get the intake planed. please let me know thanks.
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 2805
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 07-28-2003 11:30 PM
I never use those gaskets, I know some who do, but they usually are a problem when I use them. I run a thing bead of silicone down the rail and let it skin over, then maybe a really small bead on top of that so it is taller instead of wide. Does that make sense? Then I let both skin over just a little bit, ( front and back ) THEN I stab the intake, trying to hit it the first time.
Never had a leak this way, and very minimal amount of silicone protrudes out inside and out. JS
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9104
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 07-28-2003 11:55 PM
t/c,Throw the cork away, lay a nice thick bead of silicone dowm front and back. Screw two 5/16" studs into the heads at opposite corners to align the intake. Then set the intake down over the studs and it'll line up perfect and the silicone will make the fit right whether too tight or too loose.  SteveW
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thumpin cat
Gearhead Posts: 474
From: Santa Barbara, California
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 07-29-2003 12:03 AM
when i set the intake on the block with the intake gaskets just to dry fit it how much space should their be between the intake and block where the cork gaskets should go?
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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 1466
From: Hurricane alley
Registered: May 2002
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posted 07-29-2003 01:57 AM
Don't worry about that... just take the advice of those that have posted.....
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 5822
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 07-30-2003 08:15 PM
I always use the corks... i've had leaks from silicone ridges toppling while the manifold is installed. On an FE that's a long narrow bead and you can't use studs to guide the intake into place. The manifold should actually sit on the corks and leave the side gaskets slightly loose to be fitting properly. If the gap is too big the manifold won't squash the corks enough to hold them.
Glue the cork down to the block and use silicone only in the corners, don't use silcone to hold it down since it will help it slide out.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9104
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 07-30-2003 09:18 PM
quote:
Originally posted by TomP:
I always use the corks... i've had leaks from silicone ridges toppling while the manifold is installed. On an FE that's a long narrow bead and you can't use studs to guide the intake into place.
Tom, That advice is only good for Edsels and maybe flatheads.  The windsors really do better with the 'toss the cork end gaskets over your shoulder' trick. SteveW p.s. You probably still use a clutch too.  LOL 
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