In regard to the base gaskets failing - what is usually the cause here? Crankcase pressure or vibration? It seems odd they would come out like that as they aren't under cylinder pressure like the cylinder head gasket up top is. I wonder if they were damaged during installation or re-used during the previous build. Any insight on common causes here?
Lunch-hour progress today... removed the lower intake manifold/carb bases and then the main shroud so I could take a good look at the remaining top studs. All look fine. May drop tonight or tomorrow.
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