[DeTomaso] Port Plates

[Paul Timko]

Yup, something exactly like a Parker Funnelweb intake.

Thanks,
Paul
#9270

On 4/30/2015 4:13 PM, Daniel C Jones wrote:
>     Assuming you are talking about something like a Parker Funnelweb intake
>     with port inserts that go into the intake runners of the heads (and not
>     the stamped steel MPG port plates that get sandwiched between the heads
>     and intake), they should be mechanically fastened in placed with a thin
>     layer of epoxy in between.A  Clamp the stuffer in place, drill through
>     the bottom of the cylinder head intake runner into the stuffer.A
>     Remove and tap the stuffer.A  Drill out the hole in the head slightly
>     larger.A  Coat the bottom of the stuffer with a thin layer of epoxy
>     (Goodson PRK-99 or Z-spar) and screw it into place. A friend who did
>     this recommends smearing epoxy around the perimeter of the stuffer.A
>     After it dries, blend it in with a die grinder and cartridge rolls.A
>     Also put a layer of epoxy over the bolt or screw heads.A  Prep the head
>     and stuffer surfaces first so it provides a clean, dry surface for the
>     epoxy.
>     Dan Jones
>     On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 3:47 PM, Asa Jay Laughton
>     <[1]asajay at asajay.com> wrote:
>
>       I used spray copper coat gasket from Napa.A  I dont believe I ever
>       had a leaking problem.
>       Asa Jay
>
>     Quoting Paul Timko <[2]thedrol at pobox.com>:
>
>       I need to install port plates in my heads so my intake will match by
>       ports.A  The port plates came with my intake.A  So what is the best
>       way to attach the port plates to the cylinder head?A  Epoxy, JB
>       Weld, something else?
>       Paul
>       #9270
>
> References
>
>     1. mailto:asajay at asajay.com
>     2. mailto:thedrol at pobox.com
>
>
>
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