Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: Re: Re: Leaking M-1: was, my 360 pics!

From: Mark Kuzia (flyboy01@mediaone.net)
Date: Tue Nov 14 2000 - 19:32:41 EST


????? (no more ideas left) ??????

Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS(blown out), Cowl-induction
(A new 8 3/4 is being built by Reider Racing right now)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-wts.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 9:15 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: Re: Re: Re: Leaking M-1: was, my 360 pics!

> Mark,
> Yep, that is exactly how I installed mine. Ran a double bead at the edges
> to be certain the intake sealed between the heads and block. I was also
> very careful on making sure all the intake bolts were torqued to spec.
> Maybe my bead should have been heavier?
>
> Rich - Ashburn, VA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Kuzia [mailto:flyboy01@mediaone.net]
> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 3:54 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: Re: Re: Leaking M-1: was, my 360 pics!
>
>
> I only dabbed a tiny bit at each edge, none across it.
>
> Mark Kuzia
> flyboy01@mediaone.net
> http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
> 1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
> 360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS(blown out), Cowl-induction
> (A new 8 3/4 is being built by Reider Racing right now)
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-wts.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 10:02 AM
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: Re: Re: Leaking M-1: was, my 360 pics!
>
>
> > Sorry Mark,
> > I am using the new improved rubber gasket and it leaks like a sive. I
> > didn't squirt any RTV across it, but when it gets replaced I sure will.
> > Guess you just got real lucky.
> > Rich - Ashburn, VA
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mark Kuzia [mailto:flyboy01@mediaone.net]
> > Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 8:52 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: Re: Re: Re: Leaking M-1: was, my 360 pics!
> >
> >
> > I had to double check mine now that everyone is saying their's
> > leaked.......nope, not a single leak. I am guessing that I am also the
> only
> > one that is using the rubber/metal gasket instead of the cork one that
> came
> > with the manifold. I have even had my manufold off once (bad lifter) and
> > re-installed it without and problems. Matbe everyone should get ahold of
a
> > factory rubber gasket.
> >
> > Mark Kuzia
> > flyboy01@mediaone.net
> > http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
> > 1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
> > 360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS(blown out), Cowl-induction
> > (A new 8 3/4 is being built by Reider Racing right now)
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jon Smith" <jon@fast4x4.net>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 7:26 AM
> > Subject: DML: Re: Re: Leaking M-1: was, my 360 pics!
> >
> >
> > > Mark, I think you're about the only exception... every other M-1/MPI
> > > install I've seen or heard of, the manifold will leak around the back
of
> > the
> > > manifold, near the oil press. unit and distributor. I've had mine of
> > > countless times trying to stop it *knocking on wood* I might have it
> > > whipped now *knocking on more wood*
> > >
> > > _______________________
> > > Jon Smith--Raleigh, NC
> > > jon@fast4x4.net
> > > www.fast4x4.net
> > > '95 Dakota 4x4 318 CC auto
> > >
> > > > I'm not sure that I understand, did everyone have problems with
thier
> > M-1
> > > > leaking? I have never had this problem myself, where was tthe
manifold
> > > > leaking?
> > > >
> > > > Mark Kuzia
> > > > flyboy01@mediaone.net
> > > > http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
> > > > 1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
> > > > 360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS(blown out), Cowl-induction
> > > > (A new 8 3/4 is being built by Reider Racing right now)
> > >
> > >



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