Scratched Cylinder Head = Sealing Problem?
I'm in the process of reinstalling the Weiand Action Plus intake on my new-to-me 273. After removing the intake gasket and cleaning up some, I can see some scratches on the head and the china wall. The scratches on the head aren't quite deep enough to catch a fingernail, but it's not hard to see them. Almost looks like someone used sandpaper at some point. The ones on the china wall definitely catch a fingernail. Since I'm going to use rtv on the china wall, I'm not as concerned about that, but is it going to be a problem getting a good seal between the intake and heads? I plan on using the Fel-Pro 1243 performance gaskets.
I'm in the process of reinstalling the Weiand Action Plus intake on my new-to-me 273. After removing the intake gasket and cleaning up some, I can see some scratches on the head and the china wall. The scratches on the head aren't quite deep enough to catch a fingernail, but it's not hard to see them. Almost looks like someone used sandpaper at some point. The ones on the china wall definitely catch a fingernail. Since I'm going to use rtv on the china wall, I'm not as concerned about that, but is it going to be a problem getting a good seal between the intake and heads? I plan on using the Fel-Pro 1243 performance gaskets.
