[DeTomaso] Tukey Pan Gasket

[B Hower]

Mike, 
 
Do you put any new RTV over the old RTV when putting the intake on for the second time? I had someone tell me that new silicone doesn't like to stick to old silicone. What is your experience with it?
 
Bud #3400


--- On Sat, 7/2/11, MikeLDrew at aol.com <MikeLDrew at aol.com> wrote:


From: MikeLDrew at aol.com <MikeLDrew at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Tukey Pan Gasket
To: mgreen008 at triad.rr.com, detomaso at realbig.com
Date: Saturday, July 2, 2011, 8:48 PM



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
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