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#66978 10/09/2006 5:58 AM | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 35 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 35 | Hi Bolters-
I need to change the leaky valve cover gasket on my '46 216 engine. The gasket that is on it is probably for a newer 235 since I can see the bulges where the bolt holes would be around the mating surfaces.(this is also the area that leaks the most) My question is what is the best way to install a new gasket? What material should it be? How tight do I tighten the two studs that protrude through the top of the cover? Where can I order a good one online?
Any and all advice will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Rich
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#66979 10/09/2006 2:28 PM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | I ordered mine through the local Bumper To Bumper parts store. Make sure the mating surfaces are clean and smooth by scraping off any old gasket material & wiping off any oil or debris. I simply laid the gasket on the head & carefully installed the valve cover on top of it. Make sure it's positioned correctly before you snug the valve cover nuts. The passenger side lip on the valve cover will keep that side from "pooching" out so your main worry will be the driver's side. Don't overtighten the nuts. Snug is good, smashed flat isn't.
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#66980 10/09/2006 7:12 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 581 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 581 | I just got mine through the local NAPA store. It's cork and cost about $12. Just wipe down the surfaces good, carefully position, and snug down. You should be good to go. | | |
#66981 10/10/2006 12:33 AM | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,048 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,048 | I’ve always used a little #2 Permatex on the cover side and a light coat of grease on the head side. That way the gasket always comes off with the cover and does not stick half to each and tare next time you remove the cover. | | |
#66982 10/10/2006 4:35 AM | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 483 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 483 | I had leaaky gasket till I tightened up while warm/hot. | | |
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