answer to question 1... I use either blue or gold RTV gasket stuff. Do
not let it set... because it wont seal correctly. it would just make a
smooth surface against the head. It's got to be not-dry so it can fill in
any little grooves and stuff.
answer to question 2... I dont understand the question. You've just got to
play with it. The gaskets with black specs of rubber ground up in it are
the cheapo gaskets... they never fit right. They do fine however, if you
"glue" it to the valve cover where it's mostly laying flat, then you put
RTV on the exposed side of the gasket, lay it on the head, and tighten it
all down.
they wouldnt make different sized gaskets for the same motor, no matter
what year.
Your valve cover should have strips of metal forming a track around the
inside lip of it... if it doesnt, maybe you have an aftermarket valve
cover. I dont know, you didnt specify.
make sure you have no more than 3/4" of an inch of play in the alternator
belt.
Over-filling a tad wont do any harm, it burns off soon enough
The lucas horns are cheap, they corrode inside and the parts stick
together, not making a sound. I've got a set of volvo horns which make a
horrid ugly sound, which is somewhat fitting :)
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1998 14:55:38 -0500
From: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
Subject: Oil, Oil Everywhere, and not a drop to...73 B
Went to change my oil today, and when finished, kablooey, new oil all over
the place.
I found the culprit at the valve cover. About 3 inches of gasket on the left
side had squirmed inside the cover, allowing oil to spew out. Why it waited
'til then, I have no idea, other than I overfilled a tad and Punkin is just
being considerate by not losing it at 60mph on the highway.
Question #1: I used #2 gasket sealant when I installed, does everyone use
this stuff? Is it better to let it "set" for a while and "glue" the gasket
to the cover before installing? Is that where I went wrong?
Question #2: Does anyone know of a more common car that will cross over
nicely for use on a B head? The reason the gasket warped to the inside is
that it seemed to be a fraction too large. It was ordered from Moss. In my
neck of the woods, no shop carries gaskets for a '73 B. But it seems to be a
pretty average size. I suppose I could make my own.
My red charge light coincidentally started glaring at me at the same time,
but since the alt and belt are on the opposite side, I probably am just due
a belt tightening.
When it rains it poors! But I love it! (I'm sick...hehe) "Punkin" is doing
well otherwise, giving good daily service.
Still gotta figure out that horn problem too...but it's freakin' HOT out
there!
Dan
73 B
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