Well, $152 later and i've got all the gaskets, bolts, Ford Sealer (Thanks for
the tip Bruce), Cerama-Seal, Mopar "True Roller" Dbl-Row Timing Chain (got sick
of the noise from the Milodon Gear Drive), and all the rest of the "greeblies"
required to R&R the Intake and Timing Chain.
I won't be able to get to it until next Monday (Called in complaining that the
truck is sick and needs attention) but it looks like a good 6 hour job for me.
I'm going to try that tip you posted Will just to see how it works. (I've got
all the grinding tools required).
If all goes well, the 9# pulley will be installed as well for some
serious "Butt Kicking" next time at the races - October 29th at RIver City.
(Richard P...be afraid...be very very afraid.) ;)
- Bernd
> While I had my intake off recently (with Bernd's help, Thanks again) and had
> it
> modified, Wesly Jr., my machinist, took the manifold and and carved out a
> little channel in the belly pan region on the intake, even made perfect
> circle around the bolt holes. When I got it back, I asked him why, and he
> smiled and said,"So
> the silicone wil have somewhere to flow and stick." I thought it was a great
> idea, if you have a steady hand, you could probably break out the dremel and
> do it by hand. I used a bead of Ultra-Copper silicone on the manifold and
> allowed it to sit for about 30 minutes before the belly pan was bolted back
> one. Wesly has done this to his Ram (5.9 Liter) and it has held up fine,
> even to the Novi 2000 that he has on it. Just an idea while you had it off.
>
> Will
> 96 Cylidrically Challenge (Anemic my A**!!!)
>
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