Quote Originally Posted by NTFDAY View Post
Clean all of that mess off the block. Then with a fresh set of the recommended Fel Pro gaskets and modeling clay on the china walls, set the intake manifold back on. No need to bolt it down, you want to see what kind of impression is made at the China walls. That should tell you what you need to know and BTW, was the block decked?
That's a good idea with the modeling clay. I'm going to use a set of FelPro 1206 gaskets this time (as recommended).

The block has not been decked to my knowledge.