How Do You Replace SBC Intake Manifold Gasket?
The intake manifold of your vehicle is responsible for creating the proper mixture of fuel to air for combustion in your motor. Between the intake manifold and the engine block is a thin gasket that seals the motor to create an air tight chamber. This seal is under tremendous pressure and can sometimes fail as it ages. Although gasket failure is uncommon with the new synthetic materials, older gaskets were often made of cork or thin sheet metal and were a common problem. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the manifold by releasing the clamp that secures the hose to the manifold. Depending on the year and make of the car, the hose may be clamped in place with a screw clamp or bot clamp. Disconnect the heater and vacuum hoses from the manifold and mark their location and where they connect with tags or a marker. Some motors will have an engine hose diagram, but these diagrams are often corroded away on older vehicles. Disconnect all the connections from the carburetor, including sen
