TBI small block intake gasket replacement (PIC HEAVY)

[someotherguy]

And more! In the final pic actual disassembly has begun; sensors disconnected, negative battery cable removed from intake, positive feed removed from alternator, pressure cycling switch on A/C manifold removed to help get harness out of the way, radiator hose removed. REMEMBER when removing the brace from the rear of the A/C compressor, do not turn the head of the bolt with any tool! Turn only the nut to remove it. The three bolts holding the A/C compressor on the bracket are kept in place by small tabs cast into the aluminum bracket; if you turn the bolt head you can easily damage or break the bracket!

Couldn't go back and edit at this point, but I'm sure anybody paying attention notices the A/C compressor switch didn't get removed (it's still there) but the connector to it was removed, what I meant to type. Lots of details flying by while doing that job. The harness connector gets removed so you can move the rest of the harness out of the way. There's no need to remove the switch itself and you'll lose refrigerant if you do, so leave it in place.

Richard

 

[Fatbastard]

Hecks yeah,
Thanks for taking the time to put this all together. I did an engine swap in my Blazer and it's been apart so long I lost track of which were bolts, which were studs, and where all those brackets go.

 

[OlSmokie]

I'm just getting ready to tackle the intake gaskets on my 90 Silverado with the same problem. I logged in to get some tips on doing it, but didn't expect such a detailed tutorial.
Thanks!

 

[someotherguy]

I'm just getting ready to tackle the intake gaskets on my 90 Silverado with the same problem. I logged in to get some tips on doing it, but didn't expect such a detailed tutorial.
Thanks!

No sweat! I wrote it as I did the job; it's been many years since but if I can elaborate on anything please feel free to ask in here. If I don't have the answer surely someone else will.

Richard

 

[kennnythewelder]

Great job! This will be helpful when its warmer

 

[johnckhall]

Great reference thread! I’m kinda glad I didn’t attempt this one myself. I think skill level I’d have been ok, but patience level is a different story. Oh, and time wise I would have been days and days.

 

[Will Fuller]

Great!