Intake Leaking Radiator Fluid (removal) - '74 AMC-360

[Old Rugged Crosser]

Thanks all, I'll re-read this tomorrow, busy day preaching/tired.

Jim, would you mind sharing with me a little more info concerning your quote? Are you a pastor?

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Minister/Evangelist/Preacher etc. yes.

I am qualified to be a Pastor/Bishop = same word/overseer in scripture. Qualified due to Biblical qualifications, husband of one wife/believing kids=faithful in all things/attendance etc. The world has really loosened up that word.

I'll check in later.

I did call NAPA and the have the grey/copper spray and the re-build kit for the 600cfm double pumper. I guess you know what I'll be doing Fri/Sat.

I'm going to install and let it sit over night, I'll take pics.

Thanks again,
Jim

[Old Rugged Crosser]

Jim, I'll bet you can get the gist of my moniker "The Old Rugged Crosser". It seemed to be a natural.
I have been following your posting of you rebuild for what--2 years now? It became evident to me that you are a man of great patience and detail. I'll bet that I would enjoy hearing your speaking. I really enjoy a good teaching style.

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I'm sure you will and it is right out of the Bible and in context, not my opinion at all.

I'm trying to get it done and yes, the build has taught me patience. Didn't have a lot of money to put into it, so I'm doing what I can. One the sides, under the word Jeep, I'm gonna put some steel w/a 1" 90* bend under the lip. I did use Por-15 and I just got it in from Fla and it sat out for a yr. NO RUST! That stuff is awesome.

This weekend I will do the intake and take pics :)

A special thanks to you all for your help, couldn't have done it w/out you all.

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OK guys here is what I bought from NAPA.

All they gave me was the metal one and now it's opened, it can't be returned, bummer.

[tufcj]

The metal one is best for street use IMO. It baffles oil from splashing oil on the bottom of the manifold and being sucked into the PCV system. While you have the manifold off, check to be sure there's a tin pan on the bottom of it, it should have been transferred over from the stock manifold.

You'll see that the 4 corner bolt holes have a lip around them. Those snap into enlarged holes in the heads to hold it in place while you place the manifold. Some people delete the rubber end gaskets and just use a bead of black RTV. Personally, I've always used the end gaskets. Clean the block, heads, and intake thoroughly with brake cleaner before applying any sealant.

Bob
tufcj

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Thanks Bob, I'll check under the intake, I do have one on an old intake if needed.

Question, should I coat (thin) the black gasket w/the Ultra Grey, or use Ultra Black? I really don't want to put it on bare.

Thanks for the tips guys, pics coming.

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Forgot to ask, Bob, will the meal one be ok for off camber/mountains out west here?

[tufcj]

The end gaskets kind of lock over the block. I usually just clean the block with brake cleaner and set the end gaskets in place. A dab of ultra gray at the ends. If it makes you feel better, a thin coat over the entire length of the end gaskets won't hurt.

I've never run anything but the metal valley pans (those are what the factory used). The one person I know who ran the Chevy style paper gaskets had an oil consumption problem, and ended up tearing his engine back down and using the metal pan. If paper was better, don't you think the engineers would have used it? It probably would have saved money too.

Bob
tufcj

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Well I replaced the leaking intake gasket due to previous owners poor installation.

Removing the intake




Intake gasket installed by previous owner




Starting to remove the intake gasket










Intake removed and flipped for cleaning, notice anything, no RTV etc






Getting ready to clean the block etc




Cleaned block not ready to scrape off where the intake goes