Thread: SBC intake gaskets?
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05-07-2016 05:38 PM #1
SBC intake gaskets?
I'm putting on a new set of Edelbrock heads and a 4x2 intake with new Strombergs. Having a blast. Damn I enjoy this stuff. To paraphrase a fishing bumper sticker... (I don't fish): A bad day in my garage is better than a good day at work.
This is a venerable small block Chevy...
I hope I can explain this well without pics, but I'll post some if needed. On the rear "china wall" at the back end of the lifter valley, there is a threaded port. Maybe 5/16" or so. I've seen a few videos where they tape over this "port" before putting on the sealant. On a few videos there is some kind of wire or small tube coming out of it. On my motor there is a threaded plug on the "port".
What the hell is this port? Why are some blocked and some others used for something?
Thank you in advance guys...
Is it going into a build, or making a trip to NM?
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