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03-09-2008, 02:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Blitchton Ga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance aluminum427
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Head Gaskets SPF
Hey guys just found a blown head gasket and the reason why it blew. The head bolts were not torqued right. Blew on number 3 cyclinder. I found out you dont have to pull the motor on a SPF, all you have to do is cut the motor supports loose an jack the motor up an over an put a block of wood under the motor support on the side your going to fix. Does anyone know what head gasket I need in FELPRO Gaskets. Southern Automotive built the engine. I had a bunch of loose bolts an missing bolts.
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03-09-2008, 05:21 PM
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Location: Virginia Beach, Va & Port Charlotte, Fl.,
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The Felpro 1020 is what you're looking for. If torqued wrong, aluminum heads can warp. Ensure the head's checked for straightness prior to reinstallation.
Dave
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03-09-2008, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Roseville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 427 Unique Roadster, FE by FE Specialties, 470hp, Top Loader, 3:31 Jag
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Bill's stands behind his work. Before you dig into it, give him a call and explain the situation. Might save some busted knuckles.
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03-12-2008, 03:25 PM
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Location: Blitchton Ga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance aluminum427
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head gaskets
anyone know the intake gaskets number for a 427 medium riser in a felpro gasket.
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03-12-2008, 04:00 PM
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Don't know the felpro number off the top of my head but the edelbrock gaskets were a perfect match to my Edelbrock heads and manifold.
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03-12-2008, 07:02 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Brunswick,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 1311 428PI
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Flip, did you talk to Bill? I ask because SA is at the top of my list if I out source my 428.
Steve
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03-13-2008, 03:40 PM
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Yeah I talked to him. He said they built the motor but did not install it. I didnt blame him for the head gasket, When I saw it was leaking I should have retorqued them then. He was very friendly an said if I ever had any questions to call. What is the number for the edelbrock intake gaskets for a 427 medium riser. I want to start putting it back together this weekend.
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03-13-2008, 04:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flipscobra
Yeah I talked to him. He said they built the motor but did not install it. I didnt blame him for the head gasket, When I saw it was leaking I should have retorqued them then. He was very friendly an said if I ever had any questions to call. What is the number for the edelbrock intake gaskets for a 427 medium riser. I want to start putting it back together this weekend.
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Use the Victor Nitroseal part# 95159SG
I wouldn't run a Failpro (what Edelbrock recommends) on a Chebby.
Dave
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03-13-2008, 06:07 PM
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The Nitroseal part was out of stock when I needed it so I just ordered the Edelbrock part and so far so good. Used the hi-tack adhesive and torqued it down. torqued it again after first and third heat cycle.
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03-13-2008, 08:53 PM
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Where are you getting the nitroseal gaskets.
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03-14-2008, 05:05 AM
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Quote:
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Where are you getting the nitroseal gaskets.
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Car Quest can order them for you. That's who I've got them from in the past.There's a few performance mail order houses that handles Victor too, not remembering them off hand though.
on a side note.. I'm running KC's stage II CNC'd heads and the victor/felpro/etc gaskets are too small for the intake ports. I'm now running KC's custom intake gaskets made for his stage II FE heads. They're a perfect match. If your heads are the same/similar you might want to try a set of Keith's gaskets. I glue the head side of the gasket down with yellow gorrila snot (weather strip adhesive) and use "The Right Stuff" on the intake side.
Dave
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