RE: Intake manifold replacment

[george smith <bt6t4@xxxxxxxxx>]

Use a new gasket each time the intake is pulled off. I've found a small tube of sealer comes w/ the new gasket. Just follow the instructions.
George


--- On Mon, 5/25/09, Dennis C. <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Dennis C. <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: Intake manifold replacment
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Monday, May 25, 2009, 5:21 PM
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I have additional questions:
> 
> I bought a pan gasket for my 63 with the 383 that has the
> exhaust ports 
> blocked off, is the installation any different with this
> pan?
> 
> The metal pan came with gaskets, is there any reason to use
> the gaskets 
> and if so do they go on each side of the metal pan?
> 
> Can the metal pan be re-used or should a new pan be used
> each time the 
> intake is removed?
> 
> I am about to remove my intake also because I am concerned
> that I have a 
> vacuum leak on one side and I want to clean and paint it
> when it is off.
> 
> Thanks
> Dennis C.
> 
> Stevan Miner wrote:
> > 
> > Hi Jim,
> > Pretty simple job on this one. You don't have to mess
> with draining the 
> > coolant, pulling distributor or anything. Make sure
> all the media is out 
> > of 
> > the runners and bolt holes with some compressed air.
> The only sealant 
> > that I 
> > use is just a dab of silicone in the four corners
> where the heads meet 
> > the 
> > block under the intake pan gasket. I don't use any
> sealer on the gasket 
> > face 
> > at all. Have fun.
> > Stevan Miner
> > Miner Auto Service
> > Winnebago, MN
> > 
> > --------------------------------------------------
> > From: "Jim Altemose" <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 5:42 PM
> > To: "1962to1965mopars" <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Intake manifold replacment
> > 
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > Any tips, tricks or gotchas for replacing an
> intake manifold on a 63
> > > 383?  I'm planning on media blasting it
> before painting it.  Any good
> > > way to clean the runners and bolt holes? 
> When I install it, any
> > > advice on what sealant to use?  Anything I'm
> not thinking about?
> > >
> > > As always, thanks.
> > >
> > > - Jim
> > > Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
> > > '63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
> > > '63 Polara 500 (383)
> > > '65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
> > > '71 Bronco 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
> 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Conversion
> 1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318 Auto
> 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 4-speed
> 1949 Dodge Pickup 289/C4 soon to be changed
> 1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard
> 
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