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flipscobra 03-09-2008 02:00 PM
Head Gaskets SPF
 
Hey guys just found a blown head gasket and the reason why it blew. The head bolts were not torqued right. Blew on number 3 cyclinder. I found out you dont have to pull the motor on a SPF, all you have to do is cut the motor supports loose an jack the motor up an over an put a block of wood under the motor support on the side your going to fix. Does anyone know what head gasket I need in FELPRO Gaskets. Southern Automotive built the engine. I had a bunch of loose bolts an missing bolts.

undy 03-09-2008 05:21 PM
The Felpro 1020 is what you're looking for. If torqued wrong, aluminum heads can warp. Ensure the head's checked for straightness prior to reinstallation.

Dave

pgermond 03-09-2008 06:28 PM
Bill's stands behind his work. Before you dig into it, give him a call and explain the situation. Might save some busted knuckles.

flipscobra 03-12-2008 03:25 PM
head gaskets
 
anyone know the intake gaskets number for a 427 medium riser in a felpro gasket.

xlr8or 03-12-2008 04:00 PM
Don't know the felpro number off the top of my head but the edelbrock gaskets were a perfect match to my Edelbrock heads and manifold.

lovehamr 03-12-2008 07:02 PM
Flip, did you talk to Bill? I ask because SA is at the top of my list if I out source my 428.

Steve

flipscobra 03-13-2008 03:40 PM
Yeah I talked to him. He said they built the motor but did not install it. I didnt blame him for the head gasket, When I saw it was leaking I should have retorqued them then. He was very friendly an said if I ever had any questions to call. What is the number for the edelbrock intake gaskets for a 427 medium riser. I want to start putting it back together this weekend.

undy 03-13-2008 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by flipscobra (Post 824512)
Yeah I talked to him. He said they built the motor but did not install it. I didnt blame him for the head gasket, When I saw it was leaking I should have retorqued them then. He was very friendly an said if I ever had any questions to call. What is the number for the edelbrock intake gaskets for a 427 medium riser. I want to start putting it back together this weekend.
Use the Victor Nitroseal part# 95159SG

I wouldn't run a Failpro (what Edelbrock recommends) on a Chebby.

Dave

xlr8or 03-13-2008 06:07 PM
The Nitroseal part was out of stock when I needed it so I just ordered the Edelbrock part and so far so good. Used the hi-tack adhesive and torqued it down. torqued it again after first and third heat cycle.

flipscobra 03-13-2008 08:53 PM
Where are you getting the nitroseal gaskets.

undy 03-14-2008 05:05 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by flipscobra (Post 824579)
Where are you getting the nitroseal gaskets.

Car Quest can order them for you. That's who I've got them from in the past.There's a few performance mail order houses that handles Victor too, not remembering them off hand though.


on a side note.. I'm running KC's stage II CNC'd heads and the victor/felpro/etc gaskets are too small for the intake ports. I'm now running KC's custom intake gaskets made for his stage II FE heads. They're a perfect match. If your heads are the same/similar you might want to try a set of Keith's gaskets. I glue the head side of the gasket down with yellow gorrila snot (weather strip adhesive) and use "The Right Stuff" on the intake side.

Dave


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