Well, I put the 1250 printoseal gaskets back in. I was nervous about using the steel reinforced gaskets. When I bought the heads and intake, Edelbrock recommended the 1250's, so I went with them again (they now recommend their own brand). I took extra care preping and torquing everything down, and got the car running. It is idling better than ever now, and of course everything is a bit cleaner too. I plan to check the idle vacuum, and adjust the idle circuit now that it's running better.
Here is what I'm wondering... I've read a lot about how to torque an intake, and a great number of people say to do it in many steps, and also to retorque after a few heat cycles. Not one of my many automotive manuals mentions anything other than torquing in two steps, and retorqing after the gaskets compress or relax.
Anyhow, thanks for all the advice, I'm still on edge about the decision I made on the gaskets. I will keep an eye on the
oil, and coolant just to be sure.
Jeff