Intake gasket - 440

[dodj]

I have the fel-pro intake gaskets with pan. The instructions say to attach all the gaskets to the metal pan prior to installation and to let it dry thoroughly. Use fast acting adhesive. That's all the description they give. What kind of adhesive would you use for that?
Pretty sure I put them together dry 15 years ago?

[Chryco Psycho]

I use the paper gaskets between the heads & pan only , an anerobic sealer is best as fuel eats silicone , then just seat the intake on the pan .  I doubt you will get the bolts started with all 4 gaskets in there

[cudabob496]

i used paper gasket above and below pan, but had to enlagre one side
of the bolt holes in the intake  slightly.  Holding fine for 15 years.

[dodj]

I use the paper gaskets between the heads & pan only , an anerobic sealer is best as fuel eats silicone , then just seat the intake on the pan .

OK. But how come?

[cudabob496]

so you get a better, more long lasting seal!

[HP_Cuda]

Apparently oil leaks are common at the front and rear of the intake where the valley pan hold downs are.

RTV black is what I will use.

OK. But how come?

[cudabob496]

Apparently oil leaks are common at the front and rear of the intake where the valley pan hold downs are.

RTV black is what I will use.

ya, in the corners, so just use a little more RTV there. But no RTV for the intake gasket.