Let's discuss gasket sealers

[jgkurz]

Hi Folks,

I got my stroker FE long block back and so it's time to assemble. Yay! I've built many different engines but never an FE. I would like to take a poll on the various sealants for each location below. I use different sealant depending on the use including Ford TA31 RTV , Gasgacinch, Permatex brown Form-A-Gasket, and Permatex Red RTV. I apply sealant very conservatively at all locations.

Please critique. Thank you!




•   Intake manifold gaskets - Ford TA31 on ends and on china wall seals

•   Oil pan w/windage - Gasgacinch (I like TA31 but I'd never get the pan off)

•   Oil filter adapter - Very light Form-A-Gasket

•   Oil pump pickup - Very light Form-A-Gasket

•   Thermostat - TA31

•   Waterpump - TA31

•   Timing chain cover - TA31

•   Fuel Pump - Form-A-Gasket

[wayne]

I just use spray on copper coat with a small bit of rtv on the end seals of the intake.

[jgkurz]

I just use spray on copper coat with a small bit of rtv on the end seals of the intake.

I hadn't thought to use a copper coating on the intake gaskets. It's worked well for you?

[wayne]

Yes i have good luck with it if you have to take it back apart its easy i am not to big on sealers ford did not use them much when new.