valley cover gaskets

["Tim Hulse" <thulse@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Mike and John on the reply for the valley cover. I was only assuming
that was the case but we know what assume means.
----- Original Message -----
From: "mike sutton" <mikanlin62@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: IML: valley cover gaskets


> The tin valley cover IS  the gasket in this installation, though generally
> use  a film of Edelbrock gasgacinch ( when you can find it ) or number 2
> permatex non hardening on the ends where it seals to the block, and around
> the intake ports.  Not caring a lot for RTV in this case, but to each
their
> own.
>
> Additionally, Fel Pro sells a set of thin paper gaskets for use with
> aluminum intakes for this same situation, but thats seldom an issue with
our
> installations. Be sure and use the metal plates that sandwich the ends of
> the valley to the block and if you still have it, the blanket insulation
> that went between the valley cover and the manifold.  Its in the archives
Im
> sure, the insulations purpose was discussed to death several times over
> before.
>
> Mikey
> 62 Crown Coupe
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