Getting to it too!!! 1967 Barracuda Coupe
Worked on the engine more today. I did need to space the windage tray main bolts in order to get the tray away from the oil pan rails. This also helped with allowing the tray to sit properly on the special bolts. Worked on the intake manifold as well. My brother purchased the correct intake and AFB a couple years ago. The surface on the manifold where the thermostat housing bolts onto looked rough and pitted. I was concerned about a possible leak in this area in the future.
I used a Dremel and a burr to clean out any contaminated material. Thoroughly cleaned the area and then applied JB Weld high temp epoxy. Cured the intake in the oven at 250 for an hour. Today I sanded the excess and finally trued the surface with an industrial diamond flat hone. I feel better about the surface now.
Worked on the engine more today. I did need to space the windage tray main bolts in order to get the tray away from the oil pan rails. This also helped with allowing the tray to sit properly on the special bolts. Worked on the intake manifold as well. My brother purchased the correct intake and AFB a couple years ago. The surface on the manifold where the thermostat housing bolts onto looked rough and pitted. I was concerned about a possible leak in this area in the future.
I used a Dremel and a burr to clean out any contaminated material. Thoroughly cleaned the area and then applied JB Weld high temp epoxy. Cured the intake in the oven at 250 for an hour. Today I sanded the excess and finally trued the surface with an industrial diamond flat hone. I feel better about the surface now.