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  1. Steamer

    Valve cover torque - 1974 F engine

    Even though the cover has tabs to hold the gasket outwards to the edge lip, I've found the cork gasket still likes to creep inwards. That's another reason I like sticking the gasket on before installing the cover. I came up with this setup. Stick it on and poke it outwards to the outer lip while...
  2. Steamer

    Valve cover torque - 1974 F engine

    Permatex High Tack gasket sealant. Brought a few cans home from work years ago. Sticky and messy but served me well. I'm sure there's other gasket sealants that would be fine also.
  3. Steamer

    Valve cover torque - 1974 F engine

    Don't know where I got it but in my notes, I have 35 inch pounds and it’s what I use. I stick the oem cork gasket to my 74 steel cover with Permatex & use Sil-Glyde between the gasket & head. I can remove & replace the valve cover many times on the same gasket without leaks. Makes it nice for a...
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