Thread: FE Intake Oil Leak -- End Gaskets or Not?

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I was very thorough in cleaning the surfaces. I used Permatex's Gasket Remover following by a parts cleaner and a scotch-brite pad. On the manifold, I also hosed it off and blew it out just to make sure I got all the dust and loose gasket material. (obviously I couldn't hose out the engine).

The odd thing is when pulling it apart I can't see where it failed. I'd sure like to avoid another redo on this.

thanks,

Jeff

Originally Posted by jawarner

I was very thorough in cleaning the surfaces. I used Permatex's Gasket Remover following by a parts cleaner and a scotch-brite pad. On the manifold, I also hosed it off and blew it out just to make sure I got all the dust and loose gasket material. (obviously I couldn't hose out the engine).

The odd thing is when pulling it apart I can't see where it failed. I'd sure like to avoid another redo on this.

thanks,

Jeff

I feel your pain, Jeff. I spent all day Saturday putting an Edelbrock Performer intake/carb on the 352 FE in my 66 F100. I used Edelbrock gaskets & Permatex per the instructions. When I cranked it up, the oil started running out the back and I waterjackets didn't seal well either cause there was coolant in the oil. I pulled everything off again and learned that apparently I didn't put the Permatex on thick enough to amply fill the gap. I re-cleaned all the surfaces and used Fel-pro gaskets this time with the cork ends. I glued the ends in place with Gasgacinch and used the Permatex in the corners and on the water jackets. I'll finish it up in the morning and hopefully, it will work this time! Will let you know.

Randy