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By oldcarmark - 17 Years Ago
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I know that a gasket set with the heat crossover blocked in the intake manifold can be purchased.If I want to use a regular gasket set how can I block that passage?I can buy a regular one where I live but not the special set without buying it from a US supplier like Tee-Bird.I am in Canada by the way.Thanks Mark
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By bird55 - 17 Years Ago
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In the old days I used thin aluminum sheet. I can't recommend a thickness, just thin enough you don't have to much in there to try to compress with the gasket.
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By PWH42 - 17 Years Ago
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Mark,here's an idea that works,believe it or not.I stuffed the passage in the heads with Bondo.I have put about 15,000 miles on that set of heads without a problem of any kind and the paint is still on the manifold.I put a paper towel in first to block the passage and then filled the remaining 2 inches or so with the Bondo.I drive this car in all kinds of weather,including winter with no problems.
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By Hoosier Hurricane - 17 Years Ago
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Mark: Those special gaskets merely restrict, not block the passage. They are listed for truck 292s and should be available at your local parts store. I have used pieces of tin can between the gasket and the manifold to block the passages. John in Selma, IN
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By 55Birdman - 17 Years Ago
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I used the lid off a large juice can and cut it to fit. been about 2years now.
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By John F - 17 Years Ago
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I used some shim stock. You can also get some thin sheet aluminum at local hardware store.
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By ejstith - 17 Years Ago
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John F (8/23/2008)
I used someshim stock. You can also get some thin sheet aluminum at local hardware store.
I just used to cut a piece out of a coke or beer can. That's been 40 years ago and they may have been thicker back then and were probably steel instead of aluminum but should work.
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By Ol Ford Guy - 17 Years Ago
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I guess the concensus is that it is better to block it off completely than to use the truck gasket. Maybe if you drove the car in cold weather a little, the truck gasket would be better?
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By oldcarmark - 17 Years Ago
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Thanks for all the suggestions!I have some aluminum flashing left from roofing job.Just wasn't sure aluminum would handle the heat OK.Am I OK with this aluminum?I would like to cut the heat passage right off because I don't run in cold weather and want to cool the carb as much as possible.Thanks Mark
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By bird55 - 17 Years Ago
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I suggest drinking a six pack of your favorite beer first.
Then you'll have plenty of material to work with!!
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By charliemccraney - 17 Years Ago
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Aluinum? I think he may have had that six pack already. Hehe. Sorry, had to.
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