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FE Power Forums => FE Technical Forum => Topic started by: abyars on October 28, 2014, 11:30:26 AM

Title: gaskets
Post by: abyars on October 28, 2014, 11:30:26 AM

What gaskets do you guys recommend for tin valve covers on a 1970 390?  I need to change mine.  I guess it's a typical installation, glue gasket to cover then install?

Title: Re: gaskets
Post by: ScotiaFE on October 28, 2014, 12:27:50 PM

I use cork and RTV Ultra black.
I also like to put them chev spreader bars on the bottom bolts. You need to drill out the hole
for the 5/16 bolt though.

Title: Re: gaskets
Post by: abyars on October 28, 2014, 12:41:40 PM

Thanks.

I considered those Chevy bars.  I have some from another project.

Title: Re: gaskets
Post by: mlcraven on October 28, 2014, 05:31:55 PM

X2 on cork and the Chev spreader bars (learn something every day -- never knew that's what they're called).  Although it likely makes no difference whatsoever, I also use them on the top middle bolt as well.  Regardless, no leaks.

Title: Re: gaskets
Post by: TomP on October 29, 2014, 09:22:50 PM

Use the Pontiac spreader bars which already have 5/16" holes.