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russosborne
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Posted: 09-October-2019 at 1:47PM |
Got a ton of leaks. I'm putting this engine into my 79 Pinto. But I need to replace the gaskets while it's out.
So what is a good gasket set? Will be doing the head gaskets while I'm at it. Stock, except I will be putting a 4bbl aluminum intake and carb on it. Thanks, Russ
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californiajohnny
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i prefer fel-pro myself! the perma torq blue has always worked well for me
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Are you doing the whole engine? I like Fel-Pro too, but any brand name set should be decent.
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russosborne
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Thanks. Yes, whole engine most likely. Might as well. Not sure where all the leaks are, so I don't want to miss one or twenty by being lazy. Russ
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timing chain, valve stem seals?
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JOHN
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FWIW IMO do yourself a huge favor and drop the heads off at the local shop with a new set of 1 piece valves, a fresh set of springs and matching retainers. Ford factory valves are notorious for head separations and killing otherwise perfectly good engines. if you're interested https://www.alexsparts.com/ can get you set up with everything you need at a great $. doing this now will put you in a good position for a cam swap later too, the stock 2V springs won't allow much lift over stock ;)
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russosborne
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Thanks. I know the heads and valves aren't great, but this engine won't be getting any real mods done, and I am not currently planning on touching the heads, no budget for anything internal besides gaskets for the engine. When that time comes, odds are I will go with aluminum. For now I just want it to be leak free. I figure a stock 351C in a Pinto with a T5 and 4.10 rear gears should be plenty. I probably won't be able to get enough tire in the back for it as it is. Russ
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russosborne
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Of course, but not for this car. I'd have to redo the cage at the rear, and that isn't going to be happening. Not now for sure. Thanks, Russ
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Rockatansky
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gotchya my personal opinion of gaskets: they're over-rated. you need head gaskets and a front / rear main seal, re-use the oil pan end seals, use RTV on the rails. stock they never had an oil pump gasket, just a VERY TINY smear of RTV around the hole. RTV on the timing cover water pump and T-stat. new freeze plugs. for a truly leak free job on a stock 351C no valve cover gaskets just RTV. again RTV on the intake end seals and Mr Garbage paper intake gaskets. i'll tell you 1 thing not to overlook, the connecting rod nuts! no kidding don't re-use them / throw them as far as you can! https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/clevelands/cj-resurrection-nothing-but-new-nuts-t17223.html |
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russosborne
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Thanks. As long as it doesn't leak when I am done I will be happy. Well, and it still runs. hasn't leaked a drop in a couple of years just sitting. Russ
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