Posted by Matthew H Stockton on December 12, 2009 at 07:46:02 from (63.249.47.53):
All,
I have a 1951 Ford 8N with a side mount distributor. I have an exhaust leak near the front cylinder (I think number 1). About 2 years ago, I had to replace the manifold and gasket. When I did that we noticed a few things:
1) Pitting on the gasket seating surface of the engine block near the cylinder number 1.
2) The front bolt hole was stripped. We re-tapped to the next size larger and used a larger diameter bolt. However, I have some concern about how much torque this will take.
I have purchased new gaskets, but on inspection noticed that they are slightly concave. I have a few questions:
1) Which way does the gasket go? Does the concave side face the engine or the manifold?
2) Could I "double them up" in an attempt to close the pitting/gap? If yes, do I just use gasket sealant to mate the two gaskets?
3) Another idea is to use one gasket with a fair bit of sealant and hope that seals the gap.
4) Is there a better way to repair the engine block pitting (e.g. JB Weld)?
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