Replacing Intake Manifold Gasket (Verifying Current Work)

[DirtDonk]

You're welcome. I think most explanations assume that you're either working on the engine, where you can reference the actual timing gear markings under the front cover, or you were already starting from a known TDC point.

Good luck.

Paul

 

[mattyq17]

Excellent explanation Paul. Thank you

 

[DirtDonk]

Good deal. Now don't go pulling out your distributor just to see if you can put it back in though.
Hah!, Practice makes perfect, but on a Bronco, never mess with a good thing.

You pull a distributor for no reason (other than "because you can"), and the next thing you know you're doing a frame-off restoration!
All in the carport of your new apartment, because your wife has the house, the garage, and all your tools.
Just sayin'...

Paul

 

[DevilDog]

Paul,

Thanks again for the help, got the distributor out and back in correctly, replaced the manifold gasket and actually managed to get everything back together again. Thank God for digital cameras. All seems to be well, except the cork gasket in the front is sticking out about a 1/8". No leaks though (knock on wood).

 

[DirtDonk]

Glad it's all back together. I wouldn't worry too much about 1/8" I don't think. They do squeeze out a bit, so that might be fine for years.
Crossing fingers anyway though...

Paul

 

[blubuckaroo]

Paul,

Thanks again for the help, got the distributor out and back in correctly, replaced the manifold gasket and actually managed to get everything back together again. Thank God for digital cameras. All seems to be well, except the cork gasket in the front is sticking out about a 1/8". No leaks though (knock on wood).

Trim off the gasket with a razor blade so you don't have to see it. It will be fine.