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82 GT · 08-30-2005, 08:47 PM

Yes, loosen and re-torque the bolts. I want to say the specs are 24# but not positive. It's also important you torque them in the correct pattern. What gaskets are you using? I'm a big fan of Fel-Pro blue. I only use RTV on the front and back of the intake instead of the two cork pieces....about a 1/4 inch bead.
If you want, I can dig out my book with the correct torque specs...

BTW, 5*BTDC is still not enough advance. I would shoot for between 34-38* total advance after you get your leak fixed.

08-30-2005, 08:47 PM	#8
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: 408w running poorly Yes, loosen and re-torque the bolts. I want to say the specs are 24# but not positive. It's also important you torque them in the correct pattern. What gaskets are you using? I'm a big fan of Fel-Pro blue. I only use RTV on the front and back of the intake instead of the two cork pieces....about a 1/4 inch bead. If you want, I can dig out my book with the correct torque specs... BTW, 5BTDC is still not enough advance. I would shoot for between 34-38 total advance after you get your leak fixed. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.