What bolts are you using for the center of the intake? I used 12 point bolts 3/8 head IIRC & a 12 point box end wrench.
What bolts are you using for the center of the intake? I used 12 point bolts 3/8 head IIRC & a 12 point box end wrench.
Yes, if you use the 12 point smaller headed bolts you won't have as much interference when trying to tighten them & not take a chance of rounding off the head & scrathing up your intake. Just a thought from what I had to do, I'm not criticizing.
Are you sure the heads a the correct year castings? The 64-66 heads are different from the 67 & later heads. That's the first thing I would check.
Stock bolts. 1/2" head.
So do I just get .065 off both sides? How about the bottom?
kk, I had fat finger syndrome when I typed that. I'm not a fast typist & my thoughts run way ahead of my typing abilities. LOL
Be careful how much you take off the intake... I had the same problem and my guy took .030" off the intake on both sides and now the intake is too narrow... I found some thicker gaskets that I will be trying to see if I can get them to seal...
Only take a little off the intake at a time...
Just get a reducer at the hardware store. 1/8 NPT for oem sender.So I went with the Felpro roll of gasket material (thanks mderoy340!) and made my own. Fits perfectly now!! My last problem is the old temp sensor is way too small (npt maybe 1/8?) for the Performer hole (3/8 npt). Is there a different temp sensor I can use or should I get a reducer? Also the taller throttle cable bracket worked perfectly when I installed it. Thanks for everyones help!
I feel like a dummy! I just need to tap the hole to get paint out of it and it should be perfect.Got the reducer on order (I wanted a black one). Thanks so much for everyone's input and sage advice. A few picks of the almost finished product. Now for the Doug's D453', Edelbrock AVS2 500 carb and it will be a runner!View attachment 1715519473 View attachment 1715519474