Interesting ford 302 fact I have discovered

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  1. ptpdub

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    There is no such thing as a ford 302 that does not have a valve cover oil leak on the passenger side! Every single one, no mater what gasket I use.

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    If you are talking about the orig stamped metal type it's probably warped or has had the bolts tightened excessively so holes are puckered(ought to be a joke in here somewhere)... Can be straightened using a flat bar and a few hammer taps...
     
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    No. I am using aluminum off a fox body I believe.
     
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    An Oe steel gaskets with a rubber seal will fix that.
     
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    I don't have any valve cover leaks and don't have steel gaskets!
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    No leaks here either (Aluminum ford "Boss" style pent roof covers) on the sprint with old school cork gaskets.
    Your aluminum cover is probably warped or the sealing edge has a nick/gouge at the leak site. Or the head has a nick/gouge at the sealing edge...
     
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