I am getting ready (shopping) to re-gasket most of the engine in a week or two (vacation plan), and I got puzzled by the intake manifold gasket.

 

I have the original intake on a 74 big block.

 

The question is : square or round ports ?  I believe it's round, but some websites have both of them for sale with little or no description.

 

And if you are curious (I feel like sharing anyway); here's my list so far of things I need to fix all the leaks, cooling problem and fuel smell :

 

-vapor filter cannister

-upper & lower radiator hose

-radiator cap

-oil pan gasket and plug gasket

-transmission filter & gasket

-Q_Jet airhorn gasket

-carb base gasket

-valve cover gaskets

-head gaskets

 

As I remove some of the hoses, I will do a better inspection on them and replace the dried/cracked ones.

 

Do you guy's think I missed a gasket somewhere ? (The one for the distributor comes with the intake gasket.)

 

As you can see, it will be a busy week.  When removing the heads, I figured I will have to move part of the A/C and brake system.  I will most likely replace the headers (already have the new one's, so now would be a good time...).  I also have to tighten the power steering belt.  Since I know it will take me more than 5 hours (most likely 5 days), I will most likely remove the hood.

 

I will have a detailed plan (ordered checklist) before I start, have all the tools ready and a labeling system.  I will post my plan on another post later with some other questions I already have.