Decceleration backfire but only RH side

[JCoop]

Whew! Intake gasket would be easy enough although it could get expensive as it would be the best time to go for that twin 4bbl kit that is available from Carl's Ford Parts for $1695

I guess the thing to do is to re-tighten up first. I don't think it's been re-done after break in anyway. Anyone have torque specs on manifold bolts, intake and exhaust?

Thanks for all the replies. I'm dreading the flange gasket replace ordeal.

[CWizard]

Hey Tom - Thanks for the comment about stainless steel. I've never used them but have been told by a couple of folks that they worked ok. Maybe they had low expectations! But the real gem in your post is the info on special steel bolts made for applications like our collectors. Please tell me more - what are they and where do I get some?
Many thanks!

[Tom Wells]

Hi CWizard,

Here are some:

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...tegoryId=13923

or these:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

I've also heard of putting anti-sieze on the SS bolts but haven't tried it.

I use the plain steel variety and they work OK!

Tom

[Tony Aprile]

Ray

With your cylinder heads aluminum I would say 20-25 ft/lbs on the intake bolts. Header flange is by hand so use your judgement.

I ordered the SPF header flange to sidepipe gasket through D. Othloff, since SPF make there own exhaust I was not sure if there gaskets were universal !!

Tony