1/2 inch space

[420AMX]

Has anyone had a problem with a large space in the front and back of the block between block and intake. Block has had a cleanup (401) heads are Indy 401SRK's, intake is an Eldelbrock Torker. Port matching is right on but a large opening in the front and back is perplexing. Was thinking of machining a piece of flat aluminum to front and back to make up the opening. Anyone with idea's or has run across problem with answers. Scratching my head in Ohio. :-|

[Goose]

Ummmm, this will sound dumb.. but you do have the rubber seals from the intake set in there right??

If they are in there and you have a 1/2 inch gap.. I dont know .

[AMX69PHATTY]

Yeah a 1/2 inch sounds like a lot. Is it a Brand new Torker ?
Are you using a Valley Pan or Fiber Intake Gaskets ?
I always thought Edelbrock leaves intakes a little wide
so they can be machined to fit and sit between the heads correctly.
I would say the end gaps should be about 3/16" to 1/4" max.
It can be machined down to fit, remove the sheetmetal bottom PCV baffle first.
And make sure to tell them NOT to machine off the Baffle mounting ridges.
When I had a Torker machined, when the did the horizontal ends
guess the used a fly cutter and took off part of the Baffle mounting ridges
Had to have'em run a weld bead to build'em back up.
:(:

[CJim7]

When i put my 401 together, i was real doubtfull the ends were going to seal correctly, even with the rubber seals. (Edelbrock torquer) The gaps were pretty good size, but it all sealed up just fine.

[fuzz401]

with the indi heads that is not uncomon at all

[jeepsr4ever]

Those heads always leave that huge gap. I thought someone was fabbing some aluminum spacers a while back. Might want to google it.

[jeep_man_401]

The heads are taller than stock...thats why you get a gap. I went down to Menards and got a alum. U channel and cut it to fit. Silly cone it in place and or ad some small screws (10-32) and it seals fine. Parts will cost about $4.

[jeepsr4ever]

420AMX Sorry I havent been able to respond to your pm's we have been swamped by racers and jeepers alike needing things last minute.