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| | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 61 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 61 | While test fitting the Fenton 2x1 intake to the 235, I realized that the rear port for #6, would not fit flush against the gasket, there is light between the parts, but only on one side of the port. Thinking that it would sit flush after tightening the bolts, it did not. The Headers seem to be flush against the gasket. Question, I noticed a few of you have used the thick gaskets, I would rather have a flat surface, can & should I take these parts to be machined level? Thanks!
Bryan | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,624 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,624 | Check the fit up and height of the tabs on the intake and exhaust manifolds where the mounting bolts attach. Often the tabs are different heights from different manufacturers causing one manifold to be tight and the other loose. If the heights of the tabs are off then shim the short one for proper torque on both tabs.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 | I would skim the flange faces on the intake parallel. After it's done stand it on a flat surface and try to push a .002" feeler under it. Someone inexperienced will distort it worse when they clamp it on a mill and that's likely what's wrong with yours.
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1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod You Tube | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2000 Posts: 424 | Also check and make sure the intake isn't touching the exhaust back around cylinders 4 or 5. That could hold up the back of the intake. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 61 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 61 | Thanks everyone. beltfed you are correct about the tabs, I had shimmed a couple of them, but it did not help. Barry, I checked the intake and exhaust were not touching. After placing the intake on the bench, and using a straight edge, I found the last port was out .035". Took to machine shop yesterday, they did an awsome job, I may have to grind down the intake rings also, but I will check that clearence when the new gasket comes. Thank you all again.
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