[DeTomaso] Tukey Pan Gasket

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/2/11 10 59 20, mgreen008 at triad.rr.com writes:


> A neighbor is installing a new intake and was wondering about using a 
> turkey pan gasket. Is the turkey pan in addition to or replaces the normal 
> intake gaskets? Any tips on installing one? I've read about them on the 
> Mustang forums and thought I'd get input. Thanks.
> 

Well, on a 351C, the turkey pan gasket IS the 'normal' gasket.   They were 
never originally intended to use what we conventionally think of as 
two-piece gaskets, although the gasket manufacturers sell both styles.

I've had great success with Fel-Pro gaskets by following the included 
directions to the letter.   I use gasket cinch to glue the included paper gaskets 
to the cylinder heads, then lay the turkey tray in place, I use the 
included end seals that so many people say to discard (and use RTV instead), and 
put a dab of RTV in the corners.   I'll coat the top of the intake with a very 
light coating of grease.

Doing so allows me to remove and reinstall the intake once or twice without 
doing any harm to the gasket.   No leaks so far!

Mike