bowserhound
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Dismantled to the intake again, and I think I found the problem. A small section right behind the accelerator linkage barely had any sealant and was very moist.
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Sounds great!...for a few seconds
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bowserhound
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I called Edelbrock and asked why they say not to use gaskets on the front and rear seals, and they said it was because every engine surface was different, and sealed differently. Go figure.
I'm getting some industrial high temp black sealant from a friend that works at a dealership. I guess they use it on oil pans in japanese cars that run cross country, and is really great stuff. Should have the engine assembled again sometime next week.
I'm getting some industrial high temp black sealant from a friend that works at a dealership. I guess they use it on oil pans in japanese cars that run cross country, and is really great stuff. Should have the engine assembled again sometime next week.
But a gasket would HELP fill in those irregularities.
Yes there is sealant that will replace a gasket. Heck they even make glue now that GM uses to glue their door hinges on instead of bolts.
I've worked on many 60's 289's and they always recommend to not use the cork gaskets on the intake. I have always used them and never had a leak. So they don't always know best. Heck why do the continue to supply the darn things if they are such junk.
Rodney
Yes there is sealant that will replace a gasket. Heck they even make glue now that GM uses to glue their door hinges on instead of bolts.
I've worked on many 60's 289's and they always recommend to not use the cork gaskets on the intake. I have always used them and never had a leak. So they don't always know best. Heck why do the continue to supply the darn things if they are such junk.
Rodney
bowserhound
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I still might end up using them, but the ones I have are quite thick and may prevent everything from lining up. I'm going to do a dry fit this weekend.
Ford FE forum link to an old post;
http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/thread/983681633/
Don't even ask about cork vs silicone...
http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/thread/983681633/
Don't even ask about cork vs silicone...
bowserhound
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Well, I got the manifold back on with this crazy sealant Mazda has. It's like $50/tube and isn't available to the public!
I still have to connect some hoses to the carb and manifold, but I should be able to try and start her this weekend.
I still have to connect some hoses to the carb and manifold, but I should be able to try and start her this weekend.
bowserhound
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Same thing happens! I swear this engine combo is cursed.
Next, I'm going to recheck all of the rocker arms to make sure there aren't any huge gaps or anything. Man, this car really let's me know I'm a rookie.
Next, I'm going to recheck all of the rocker arms to make sure there aren't any huge gaps or anything. Man, this car really let's me know I'm a rookie.
Same thing happens! I swear this engine combo is cursed.
Next, I'm going to recheck all of the rocker arms to make sure there aren't any huge gaps or anything. Man, this car really let's me know I'm a rookie.
I think it's about time you had somebody with engine experience standing beside you, the problem sounds like a 'basic' fault.
At times a second fresh set of eyes will pick up a fault or problem that you have overlooked despite your best efforts.
Been there - done that!!:smilelol
Keep at it guy!!
bowserhound
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SHE'S ALIVE!
Fabbed a carb spacer to go under the carb spacer, and it worked. You can in fact use the Edelbrock intake manifold with a 4100 carb.
If I can do it, ANYONE CAN!
Bill White still argues that the stock manifold is better than the Edelbrock, but what's done is done. I can finally work on something else in my car.
:driving
Fabbed a carb spacer to go under the carb spacer, and it worked. You can in fact use the Edelbrock intake manifold with a 4100 carb.
If I can do it, ANYONE CAN!
Bill White still argues that the stock manifold is better than the Edelbrock, but what's done is done. I can finally work on something else in my car.
:driving
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