Quote Originally Posted by amgnvan View Post
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.
Ken's advice is solid. The only thing I'd add is to oil the china wall surface on the intake before you set it down on the clay, to compress the clay and then release clean. W/O oil the clay may stick and you won't get a good impression.