Originally Posted by
jawarner
Sorry to hear that Randy. That is the tough thing about the FE motor. That gap where the cork gasket goes is huge. As I wrote earlier in the thread, I spoke with both Edelbrock and Permatex, both swore that I should not use the cork. Their theory was that with a cork gasket, you have 4 surfaces that might fail. With "the Right Stuff" and no gasket you only have 2. (Intake, Cork Top, Cork Bottom, Block). When you say Permatex, which product? I used the Right Stuff.
I will say the "Right Stuff" was unbelievable sticky and I think is a good choice but I still think when I go back, I'll use the cork. I'll probably go overboard putting too much instead of too little myself. It sure is painful having to clean all those surfaces up without getting it into your motor right?
Good luck with your FE! Hope you're leak free by this time tomorrow.
Jeff