[DeTomaso] I & O Gasket Q?

[Will Kooiman]

I use Fel-Pro 1229's for my E3ZM-6049-A3 heads.  It is a trim-to-fit gasket.
It is pretty close to C302B port size - about the same height, but quite a
bit narrower.  They're easy to trim.  I used a razor blade, but the next
time I'm going to try a small ball peen hammer.

Fel-Pro 1265 is supposed to be for B351, C302, and D302.  The 1229 gaskets
do not have the print-o-seal stuff.  I don't know about the 1265's.

I used silicone for the ends.  I don't believe the 1229 gaskets came with
end seals.  If I recall correctly, they even came with instructions to use
silicone to seal the ends.

I use 1417's for the exhaust.  They fit perfectly except that they're for
the later more common A3 ports.  The top row of bolts was adjusted about
1/4" higher on the later A3 heads.  It's no big deal to notch the gaskets a
bit.  I tried an old 9mm shell casing, but it is too soft.  I've had the
headers off 2 or 3 times.  I didn't replace the gaskets.  They seem to still
be sealing.

Will.

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of charles buthala
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 9:14 PM
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] I & O Gasket Q?

Right to the point!
  Is there other options for the Intake and exhaust gaskets, for the
following configuration, on the 351C engine.
  Heads E2ZM-6049-A3
  Intake manifold "Jack Roush M9424-A331"
  I have found FEL-PRO
  Intake 1265
  Exhaust 1417
  Any other options anyone has found? And are these the best there is?

       
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