edelbrock intake install ?'s

[chrisnsarah]

I plan on swapping intakes this weekend.
Already have the edelbrock 1406 carb.
According to the instructions, I should use the original-tyle steel valley pan gasket. They also say not to use Felpro permatorque gaskets. I don't know exactly what these are. Also what works well for sealing teh intake ports? Edelbrock recommends their own brush sealer. Should I get that or is there an equivalent?
Is there an insulator gasket/spacer for the carb or should I just use a single gasket between the two?
Do I have to use the edelbrock bolt kit or will the stock ones be fine?
I keep hearing about a throttle cable adapter. Will I need this?
Should I use antiseize on all the threaded connections and plugs in the manifold?
I plan on using black rtv silione around the water ports and to replace the rubber end pieces.
Any other tips? This is the 2131 manifold.

[pb]

I used a different gasket material ( brush on stuff from Autozone) and RTV around the water ports and ends. I haven't had a problem yet. I put the 1406 on with just the gasket and some different bolts. As far as the throttle cable, I didn't have any problems getting it hooked up. There are a couple of articles in the library here that are helpful.

[Brown Bear]

You can get the valley pan gasket at autozone, be good to go. Will come with both end gaskets as well. I used black rtv on everything....exhaust holes, water holes, on top of gasket....everything. You will need the adapter, or make your own. Edelbrock used to have a diagram of the throttle cable relocation bracket on their site, i'd search for it if i were you. you should use an insulating gasket for the carb base, or it'll never run very well, especially when warm. If your threaded connections are going in any type of water jacket, i'd use plumbers tape....i used tape on all my connections.

[jode]

There is an equivalent - INdian Head Gasket Shellac available at your local AP store.

I just used a single carb gasket (no spacer)

I was able to unbolt the little knob that the throttle cable hooks onto and bolt it onto my Carter AFB, so no adaptor was req'd

ANtiseize can't hurt (can it?) but the bolts are not going into aluminum (just through it) so I shouldn't think there would be any need for it.

I also used black RTV without the rubber gaskets successfully.

If I were you, I would buy a can of acetone at the local AP store to use to thoroughly clean all the surfaces before you use the RTV/shellac. Also a pair of rubber gloves to avoid getting finger oil or grease onto the newly cleaned surfaces during the install...I know I am over-cautious, but my intake manifold doesn't leak tongue.gif

Also, make sure to "pre-fit" the valley pan gasket B4 you get everythign shellaced and rtved.

Also, if I were you, I would install all the little ports, water neck, and heater tubing elbow, etc. while the new intake was on the bench (prior to installation). Use teflon tape on the threads as needed.

And make sure to swap the PCV baffle from the old intake onto the new one with the little rivets that should come with your new intake. You can drill out the old rivets VERY easily

Your new intake will come without carb studs - you may want to go buy/order some before hand or you wont be able to complete the repair.

What am I missing?

[ February 03, 2004, 10:35 AM: Message edited by: jode ]

[Quartermaster]

I used black RTV for sealing the entire intake manifold. As far as I know I have no leaks of any kind. I placed a 1/4" thick gasket between the carb and intake as I was trying to over come a hot start problem. It's too cold out now to trouble shoot it so all is well. The standard bolts will work to hold it together. Anti-sieze shouldn't be needed. A throttle cable adapter is a must or a fabrication of your choice.

Of course, this applies to my vehicle so someone else may have more insight as to your specific needs.

[ February 03, 2004, 10:38 AM: Message edited by: Quartermaster ]

[chrisnsarah]

Thanks everyone.
I was referring to antiseize for any bolts that thread into the manifold itself like the carb studs, thermostat housing, etc.

I plan on using the rtv instead of the end seals because they always seem to be the first to leak on a new motor.

Never heard of rtv around the intake ports. Seems like it would be a better seal but I would be worried about contact with fuel, or is it even a big issue? I'll stick with the shellac. Otherwise, I'm good to go this weekend.

[jode]

Can't hurt to use anti-sieze on those intake STUDS or on the waterneck bolts and I recomend it

(unless you want them to be permanent ;) )

Originally posted by chrisnsarah:
Never heard of rtv around the intake ports. Me either - stick with the shellac - that's what it is made for. Like Edelbrocks instructions say, use the shellac and the RTV - but in the right places.