[Bobcat]

Lippy ..... thanks . Looks like I`ve done everything you have except the cutouts and the TA - 31 sealant . Block has studs already in it and I`ve prefit the Moroso pan and it goes on with all studs in the block with no problems .
Looked at the manuals for my 427 Galaxie last night and they give a torque sequence ( X pattern starting in the middle and alternating sides ) and a torque range of 7 to 9 ft lbs ..... of course this is for cork gaskets .

Heading to the Ford dealer for the sealant now . Somewhere I remember Barry saying he used a credit card to spread a very thin layer of sealant on the gaskets .... which is what you did .

Bob