05-07-2017, 03:26 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Add another five inch/lbs to your torque. If the bowl cracks around the screw hole, then it probably needed replacing anyway.  The nice thing is you will know instantly if you crack it. |
These bowls are not easily replaceable. Maybe I'll switch to the paper gaskets first before torquing them a bit tighter.
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