[steve meltzer]

And one more thing...why can't you put the sealant on the head side of the gasket, place the gasket and then set the intake down (no sealant on the intake side) to press the gasket in place, and leave it to dry for 12-24 hours? (I'm in no hurry.) This avoids a trip to Home Depot to buy and cut the garage door rails.

Then you'd return later, put sealant on the intake side, "bead" the ends, and set the intake once and for all. (Assuming you'd check the distibutor first in ensure a good, centered, fit.)

thanx. s