What are these 2 pieces called?

[bigfoot72]

Anyone know what these pieces are called and if they are part of the cylinder head gasket? It’s inside my 351 Cleveland 2V motor. 

 

[secluff]

bigfoot72,

Those are the intake manifold gasket end seals. At one time they were available separately from Ford but were discontinued and only available with the intake gasket set.

 

[NOT A T5]

Didn't they use what was called "rope seal" in those days?

 

[rvrtrash]

Didn't they use what was called "rope seal" in those days?

You're thinking of the rear main seal. The front and rear of the intake seal were rubber.

Steve

 

[Carolina_Mountain_Mustangs]

There is actually three holes in the block that hold those end seals in place when putting the intake on. You need to put a spot of RTV on the ends to make sure it seals up. I just did one.