I'd only add to check the center bolt fittings (washer, bushing and cup)
for missing/worn parts and replace as needed.
Mike
'79B
Paul Root wrote:
> I finally got around to power washing my engine so I could
> definitively tell that my slight oil leak was the tappet covers.
>
> Saturday, I'm going to replace the gasket on them.
>
> Are there any tricks or "been there, done that, don't do what I did"s?
>
> I figure it's
> Remove carbs
> Remove exhaust manifold
> remove covers
> clean covers
> scrap every bit of old gasket off covers
> make sure covers aren't warped
> gasket goo the gasket to the cover, let cure
> put on engine
> replace manifold
> replace carbs
> drive, be happy.
>
>
> I now return you to your regularly scheduled female chest discussion. :-)
>
> a Paul.
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