Beer was on my list (see item right above digital camera).

I think the t-stat I bought is a better quality one then what's in there now, so i'm going to swap it out. I'm currently running a Hyperstat, and have heard almost nothing but bad stuff about their quality.

 

Go with the Duralast...can't beat 'em.

 

what was the price diff between apc and hughes? and pls help me out on my thread about me doing mine soon ill watch yours closly thanks....

 

I think they are just about the same price. APC might be a few dollars more if I remember correctly. I'll go look at your post.

 

This was a real good read. I like the parts list. I think I am gonna go by that list. Plus some other gaskets.

 

What are you doing for plugs?

 

I didn't see oil and a filter, but I was speed reading. You might want that just in case you drop any dirt in the lifter valley.

What do you use for t stat gasket sealer? Got any extra lying around?

 

Yes, I forgot to put oil filter and oil on the list. Definetly change oil after any job like this.
Plugs will be another set of Autolite 3923's.
For the t-stat gasket, I just use the gasket that comes with the t-stat, and then I put a little RTV on it for good measure. Never had one leak.

I think I am missing a gasket though. Shouldn't there be a gasket that runs on each side of the intake manifold (length of the manifold, one on the left, one on the right) where the manifold meets up with the heads? I was looking at my spare manifold tonight, and can see inmprint on it of a gasket.

 

OMG ....Your gonna add a wing to the truck... why would some one replace parts that already works ???? and yes there should be a gasket on each side of the intake manifolds to the head...i myself just ordered another part for the truck , well a few parts and it has to do with the engine..

 

The gaskets don't come with the plenum kit?