need mechanical help

[ct_gsxr1000]

I have an early build date (late 84) 85 carb'ed Capri coupe w a 5 speed... rebuilt the carb and can't find a gasket from Ford or alike parts stores. My question is, who has knowledge of the car having a heat shield between the carb and the egr plate? the local dealer states the heat shield part # E5TE crosses to a ford truck shield, and the 85 mustang/capri print out he has does not show one produced or installed on an 85 5.0
I am unable to even show the prior gasket as it was completely gone upon removal, however it appears that the carb was removed before so an actual gasket may not have been used, might have been liquid??? the Ford dealer parts guru is very knowledgeable and a well known Ford restoration expert but is stumped. He even stated the heat shield gasket for the Ford truck it crosses to is no longer availible thru Ford! Help
and all parts are factory to the car, from the carb to the intake to the air cleaner with 32,400 miles now on the clock

[capri50asc]

Use Loctite 518 form-a-gasket. This product will take the place of the gasket. GM, Ford and Chrysler use this product on the engine and transmission instead of using a gasket. Its Anaerobic that works when there is metal and no air. It you have an aluminum intake you will also need to use Loctite primer "N" part number 7649. This will work for you!

Chris

[ct_gsxr1000]

thanks Chris for the help, will use it if all else fails and it's looking that way

[negusm]

ALL 5.0 carbed Mustangs/Capris from 83-85 got an alluminum heat shield. The E5TE is a truck part but it should fit fine. It's just a replacement part. I think it is slightly changed on the edges.

The gaskets are probably still available at any part store. I think you need two. One below the shield, one above. If they don't have one for a Mustang/Capri ask for a 4v truck one. Should be the same as the trucks used the same 4180c carbs and heat shields (slightly changed internally).

I wouldn't use the liquid stuff but that is just me. It would probably work.

-Mike

[ct_gsxr1000]

just back from another parts store... and Mike your right, the Napa i found ordered two of the same gaskets, part #'s match both Ford's print out and there's.... so tomorrow hopefully I will have the correct gaskets. I am now curious why the heat shield is different but will deal with that another day. Thanks

[negusm]

Now technically, I think the gaskets are DIFFERENT part numbers.

One gasket specifically goes above the heat shield and one below.

They are not made exactly the same. Dunno if the NAPA ones are a "one gasket fits all" variety or not.

-Mike

[Kentennis]

Now if someone can just tell me how to get the parking brake released on a '65 Thunderbird when the damn vacuum release fails! Supposed to be a release under the dash but I can't find it. GGrrrrrr.

Just realized: The Bird is a 4 eyed vehicle too!!

[plumkrazy]

A little late but this is how/where I got mine gaskets

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/ ... jtfsZ8vfxj



Notes: Spacer to manifold

Felpro/Carburetor Base Gasket Part Number:
60625

Notes: Carburetor to spacer

Felpro/Carburetor Base Gasket Part Number:
60616

Notes:carb to heat sheild

Felpro/carburetor Base gasket Part Number:
60058

[negusm]

Oh yeah, you have a gasket for the space too! (spacer is what mounts the EGR on the back).

If you don't disturb the spacer, you probably can skip that one.

-Mike