Just use the steel shim only intake gasket. Use a little RTV in the corners where the intake gasket meets cylinder head and engine block to prevent oil seepage or leaks. Clean all manifold bolts and chase the treads in the cylinder head. Oil the threads prior to install and torque to specs.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news. A through tear down and cleaning of all engine parts is required. This is a lot of effort on your part to carry out Make sure that 440 Source provides all necessary gaskets to do so. Failure to do will certainly reduce engine life and guaranteeing...
I have had this puller for many years. Bought it from Auto Zone. Would recommend replacing the Through bolts w/ grade 8 Quality bolts, nuts, and thicker washers. Good for assisting w/ tie rod ends and center links or idler arms and pitman arms.
I am looking for a distributor cam assembly for a 1970 Chrysler300. Picture below is NOT the actual part, But a representive part. Must be new. My usual sources show no part in stock. Bushing and cam lobes are worn out on the original.
Stay away from cheap aftermarket sending units. Accuracy is debatable, most new ones are not. Check your sending unit ground strap for corrosion and do the same for the body, battery and instrument panel grounds. As for lock rings, OEM is the way to go. The aftermarket ones are poorly made and...
I believe the correct color gold is Byzantine Gold Iridescent which is a Cadillac color. This color is recognized by Hurst Corp. as the correct color. I had a few oz's made up to confirm this and it's perfect. A earlier shade of gold Hurst used was Sauterne Gold which is darker as I confirmed.
Your engine teardown will reveal the truth. Post photos of your teardown and inspection. @ayilar's Buttercup was supposed to be in good condition and if you follow the thread it was one of the best running 440's in such poor condition internally I have seen in the last 30yrs.
Your decision to rebuild is correct. No mention was made of exact mileage on the car. With no engine teardown having been done. I would caution you that a ring replacement only may not give you the results and quality your looking for. The same goes for the crankshaft. In crankshaft precision...