intake manifold gasket 383

[vandie12]

Just took the intake off recently built 383, found 2 bent push rods, but also found gaskets between the intake manifold valley gasket. Its been a long time since I have worked on one of these, and all we ever used to get in the gasket set was the metal valley gasket. Is this something that is now common when replacing the metal valley gasket?  Also have not figured out why the push rods were bent any ideas?     

[oldkimmer]

........over revved...........usually need paper gaskets to fill in the gap.......kim........

[RallyeMike]

It's strange: They never used to push the paper gaskets, but lately the parts folks say they are "recommended". 
I never use them or will. Silicone always does the job just fine with a new tin pan.

[doctor4766]

Felpro only supply a small tube of RTV silicone with their gaskets.
Worked for me...

[71charger_fan]

I've never been able to get the bolts to line up on my 400 with the paper gaskets in.

[Ghoste]

Me either.

[quadram4]

I always thought u used the paper gaskets if u were using an aluminum intake?

[71charger_fan]

I've had an aluminum intake on mine since about '92 and have never used the paper gaskets.

[A383Wing]

I've had an aluminum intake on mine since about '92 and have never used the paper gaskets.

same here....silicone is not supposed to be used on the intake gasket...only on the end rails...gasoline loves to eat silicone