Intake manifold sealing tolerance

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by tlivingd, Mar 24, 2010.

  1. tlivingd

    tlivingd BIG BLOCK, THE ANTI PRIUS

    I was having trouble getting my intake to seal to the heads. I found out the ARP intake bolts were too long or the heads weren't tapped all the way down with a bottoming tap. Anyway fixed that problem.

    However. While putting everything together dry (no gasket) I've got this (see attachment) along the center port divider.

    I can get an .011" feeler gauge in about 3/4" until it stops in the center divider.

    Do you think a .030" composite gasket with silicone bead can make up the difference. Or, should I have the intake cleaned up?

    Thanks
     

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  2. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Nate, rather than wait for us to give opinions based on inexperience, I'd call Greg!

    Devon
     

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