383 Intake Fit

[trim]

Hi, Have a low miler (47,000) 383 and have had some leaks into the valley pan. Upon removing and checking the intake fit to the heads, there is a .005 gap between the intake surface and the head on the right front and left rear...... almost like either the heads are not in parallel or the intake is tweaked. I am not experienced in this area, so I guess my question is, is this .005 too much of a gap to close up with the valley pan gasket??? or is that much of a gap pretty much normal?
I have used a straight edge on the intake manifold and both sides are perfectly flat.
Any input would be appreciated, Thanks, trim

 

[WP29440SE]

that's fine . the new valley pan and proper torque specs will take that up

 

[Meep-Meep]

X2 above. A little sealer might not hurt.

 

[Budnicks]

like they said :iamwithstupid: , also or even a thin Gasket on-top of the valley pan gasket, is acceptable/even necessary sometimes....

 

[67 coronet]

heating and cooling even cast iron parts many times will cause warpage.perfectly normal.as said before,torque to spec should take care of that bit of a twist.you shouldnt need the paper backing gaskets,but a bit of sealer is always a good idea.

 

[trim]

Thanks for responding guys, I wasn't sure about it. Appreciate you taking the time!!
trim

 

[Meep-Meep]

Keep in mind you are likely not going to get an extra gasket in there but with only .005" gap you won't need it.