No, just under and above the intake gaskets.
Do not use sealant on the head gasket. I use permatex on the threads of the bolts that go into water jackets.
Which head bolts need asealant applied to them on a 454 big block?
I believe the torque is figured on the bolt size, not the material. you are using steel bolts ,therefore the torque for an intake bolt on a sm. block is 20 ft. lbs.
The Chevrolet water pump bolts do need a sealant. Thread tape can be used on the bolts in the place of a sealant.
Yes you can but you will need to modify the bolt holes in the intake manifold. The TBI intake 4 center bolts, 2 on each side will not line up with the heads. Must drill them out just a little.
Head bolts are 65 Ft. LBS Intake bolts are 35 Ft. LBS
35 ft. lbs. on the intake, and 70 ft. lbs. on the flywheel.
40 FT. LBS
lower intake is 132 lb's upper intake is 89 lb
There are 6 bolts that hold the transmission to the 4.3L block.
Into the heads only.
35ft. lbs.