mikestang63
SN Certified Technician
forgot to add this question also
is a thermostat required on these motors or will it run with out it ?
also is there a supposed to be a gasket between the high rise and the intake or is this a machined fit ? i sprayed some intake cleaner where it meets but it didnt change idle so i guess its sealed but you would figure a gasket goes there
YES you need a thermostat. The stock FOMOCO 192 temp stat is the one you want. Test it before install. The spring side faces the firewall and the pointed side faces the radiator. Make sure it rests in the groove or you will break the housing.
YES there is supposed to be a gasket in between the upper and lower intake. You will have a huge vacuum leak without it. You cannot see it unless you pull the upper intake.
YES there is supposed to be a gasket in between the upper and lower intake. You will have a huge vacuum leak without it. You cannot see it unless you pull the upper intake.