440 intake install

[paul1969cars]

Hi

Im installing my intake manifold and bought the new tray as well that is the seal between the block and the intake manifold. Got it from 440 source.

Is there a need to install a gasket between the tray and the manifold as well. 440 source did send me a felt gasket for that. Dont know if its really needed or not

Also what is the best way to clean out intake manifold as well. I blew it out and vacuumed it and its clean with nothing looses dont really want to run water through it in case rust happens

Thanks

Paul

 

[Charged440]

I had test fit mine without gaskets first to see if everything was parallel and that gave me a better idea on if any fiber gaskets were needed. In my case I also had a little casting flash that got in the way of it sitting right. Unless it was totally filthy inside what you did to clean it sounds like enough.

 

[paul1969cars]

I had test fit mine without gaskets first to see if everything was parallel and that gave me a better idea on if any fiber gaskets were needed. In my case I also had a little casting flash that got in the way of it sitting right. Unless it was totally filthy inside what you did to clean it sounds like enough.

thanks

 

[kaj750]

Hey, guys... since this question was answered, I figure I may as well piggy back instead of cluttering the site up with basically the same question. So, if y'all don't mind:

I've been building cars for years, but never anything this old. I have a 440 with an Edelbrock RPM intake, I *assume* a blocked crossover pan (the car has headers), a plate in between the intake and carb (I assume to reduce exposure to heat....?), and a Holley 4BBL. I'm pulling the carb/mani/valve covers off because the car smokes like a locomotive on start up and stops when warm (the car sat for an unknown number of years). Also, I can not get the carb to idle or run consistently and it's missing parts, so I will be replacing it with new.
Soooo, to be more specific towards this topic: I bought a gasket kit that has a new pan with block off and IM gaskets according to the height/width the heads ports *should* have (I assume they are stock, as I found all specs on engine other than info on heads other than the rocker info). I also got a couple of gaskets for between the intake and plate, then plate and carb.
My questions regarding all of this:

1. Do I need to add RTV to any part of the IM gaskets?
2. Do I need to use the recommended Gaskacinch?

Fingers crossed for no vacuum leaks. Thanks in advance.