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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1985FORWARD CONTROL 6.2 J, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICAL4.3L V6 - VIN [N]REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONINTAKE MANIFOLDINSTALLATION
1985 Chevrolet Forward Control 6.2 J, Standard
Intake Manifold: Installation
1985 Chevrolet Forward Control 6.2 J, StandardSECTION Installation
- Clean all gasket mating surfaces. Apply 3/16" bead of silicone sealer at front and rear intake manifold mounting surface of cylinder block. Extend bead of sealer 1/2" up each cylinder head. See Fig 1 .
- Install intake manifold gaskets on cylinder heads. Install manifold and tighten attaching bolts. See Fig 2 . Install distributor with rotor pointing to chalk mark. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.