4.6L 3V Build

[Cal26Stang]

Did he ever post videos of his car running? This was the most painstaking attention to detail I've seen on a forum, and the documentation was so in depth. very impressive

 

[one eyed willy]

Did he ever post videos of his car running? This was the most painstaking attention to detail I've seen on a forum, and the documentation was so in depth. very impressive

yes,videos are in the thread somewhere....

 

[05stroker]

Is this sealant supposed to remain soft?

 

[Bobby]

use rtv silicone not that stuff

 

[05stroker]

use rtv silicone not that stuff

I did that last time and it leaked that is why I am looking at the product above. Have you ever used it?

 

[one eyed willy]

Is this sealant supposed to remain soft?

Any of it exposed to air will stay soft, so it normal to be soft on the outer edges.

 

[tmcolegr]

use rtv silicone not that stuff

Really, what are you basing that statement on?

I called Permatex's Tech Support and gave them the OEM part# and this is exactly what they suggested using.

http://www.permatex.com/products/Au..._makers/Permatex_Anaerobic_Gasket_Maker_b.htm

Be sure to read the Tech Data Sheet

Used this product on several rear main seal plates on 4.6L 3Vs and never had any leaks

 

[05stroker]

Any of it exposed to air will stay soft, so it normal to be soft on the outer edges.

Really, what are you basing that statement on?

I called Permatex's Tech Support and gave them the OEM part# and this is exactly what they suggested using.

http://www.permatex.com/products/Au..._makers/Permatex_Anaerobic_Gasket_Maker_b.htm

Be sure to read the Tech Data Sheet

Used this product on several rear main seal plates on 4.6L 3Vs and never had any leaks

Thanks.

 

[MountainMichael]

I used Permatex anaerobic gasket sealer on intercooler core flanges to back up poorly/extremely rough seated o-rings. Worked great. Tough stuff.

The activator allows it to work effectively with rougher or wider gaps, fwiw.

Mick

 

[MountainMichael]

BTW, I got a lot of great info out of this thread and a couple of others that helped me a LOT with upgrading the oil pump in my car to TSS billet prior to the stock self destruct mechanism. <-- That last quip was mostly about supercharged cars and their propensity for blowing up stock PM oil pump gears.

Kind of a tough job for me, but the info sure helped.

Mick

 

[TheKurgan]

I used the same sealant on mine. Doesn't leak a drop, but yeah it will stay soft on the outside.

 

[Redrocket06]

Subscribing. Very good write up!

 

[dsmdiggler]

I just read this entire thread in between homework sessions, WOW! Unbelievable attention to detail during this build, I am curious to see how this engine will perform over the years. Judging by the work put in, I would think its rock solid for a while. The only thing whatsoever that would have been different for me would be putting in a M6, obviously to each their own though. Again, great build.

There was talk about an excel file with a chart on all the parts used in the build, is that floating around?

 

[tmcolegr]

I have a copy on my PC. PM me with your email address if you would like a copy.