Oil - Intake Problem?

toneypenna · 05-20-2007, 07:52 PM

Big Block 455, 60 Over. Have Had A Problem With Oil Collecting In The Edelbrock Performer Intake Runners Which Causes Engine To Smoke. Tried Different Gaskets,( I Should Buy Stock In Fel Pro) Adhesives Etc. Also Tried A Cast Iron Manifold.
Started Out With C Heads That Were Ported, Changed To A Set Of G Heads Not Ported, Same Problem. I HAVE RULED OUT THE PCV.
Need Help ! Anybody Out There Ever Have A Similar Problem Or Have Any Ideas.

shaks 442 clone · 05-20-2007, 09:00 PM

i think i read its best to use the fel pro gasket when using the performer intake

i believe i read it on summitracing.com in the description of the intake

toneypenna · 05-21-2007, 05:26 AM

I Used Mr. Gasket # 404 (recomended By Edelbrock) Numerous Times With Different Adhesives. Also Found On The Mr. Gasket Web Site Under Installation Tips To Use The Valley Pan Gasket Together With The # 404 Gaskets. Problem Still Persists

Oldsguy · 05-21-2007, 05:54 AM

Worn valve guides? I know you said two differrent sets of heads but that is what first came to mind.

Oldsmaniac · 05-21-2007, 07:06 AM

I would look at intake for possible crack and if there are any threaded holes in the manifold for plugs make sure they are there on floor under carb and underside. Thick paper gasket from MR Gasket should seal......

toneypenna · 05-21-2007, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldsguy

Worn valve guides? I know you said two differrent sets of heads but that is what first came to mind.

Both sets of heads are rebuilt, new guides etc.

Thanks Jim P

05-20-2007, 07:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
toneypenna Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 12	Oil - Intake Problem? Big Block 455, 60 Over. Have Had A Problem With Oil Collecting In The Edelbrock Performer Intake Runners Which Causes Engine To Smoke. Tried Different Gaskets,( I Should Buy Stock In Fel Pro) Adhesives Etc. Also Tried A Cast Iron Manifold. Started Out With C Heads That Were Ported, Changed To A Set Of G Heads Not Ported, Same Problem. I HAVE RULED OUT THE PCV. Need Help ! Anybody Out There Ever Have A Similar Problem Or Have Any Ideas.

05-20-2007, 09:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
shaks 442 clone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: hayward, california Posts: 227	i think i read its best to use the fel pro gasket when using the performer intake i believe i read it on summitracing.com in the description of the intake __________________ my cutlass as of 08/27/2007

05-21-2007, 05:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,859	Worn valve guides? I know you said two differrent sets of heads but that is what first came to mind. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

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05-21-2007, 05:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
toneypenna Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 12	I Used Mr. Gasket # 404 (recomended By Edelbrock) Numerous Times With Different Adhesives. Also Found On The Mr. Gasket Web Site Under Installation Tips To Use The Valley Pan Gasket Together With The # 404 Gaskets. Problem Still Persists

05-21-2007, 07:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Oldsmaniac Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 371	I would look at intake for possible crack and if there are any threaded holes in the manifold for plugs make sure they are there on floor under carb and underside. Thick paper gasket from MR Gasket should seal......