Heat crossover ”horseshoe” open?

[DemonSwede]

Hey guys, wanted to get your input on something. Just about to put my 340 back together again and when test fitting the new air gap intake I noticed this, the intake doesn’t cover the upper “horseshoe” part of the crossover. I had expected to have this sealed off by the gasket but I didn’t expect the intake to not even cover the hole! Everything else seems to line up such as the ports and bolt holes. Can I just leave it like this or would you recommend I fill the hole with something?

Thanks!

 

[George Jets]

It stays open. The crossover port is blocked off by the gasket.

The existing open Horseshoe is designed go be open and let the heat out of that area of the head.

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[DemonSwede]

It stays open. The crossover port is blocked off by the gasket.

The existing open Horseshoe is designed go be open and let the heat out of that area of the head.

☆☆☆☆☆

Thanks for the quick reply, appreciate it!

 

[340demon72]

Don't know how many carburetor linkage clips I have lost in those chasms over the years!

 

[Dana67Dart]

Don't know how many carburetor linkage clips I have lost in those chasms over the years

Just look at the bright side...

How many you'll have when you pull the intake!

 

[RustyRatRod]

Just look at the bright side...

How many you'll have when you pull the intake!

There's always a silver lining if you look hard enough. LOL

 

[JDMopar]

Don't know how many carburetor linkage clips I have lost in those chasms over the years!

Been there, done that! Got it out with a piece of coat hanger wire that had a magnet stuck to the top end.