Re: Ex. manifolds- gaskets or no gaskets?
[Re: DAYCLONA]
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08/29/12 12:47 AM
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sthemi
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Typically, I take a 12 inch mill file and knock down any high spots on the manifold, then install with NO gasket... In 40 years, only one manifold had to come back off for a gasket..
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Re: Ex. manifolds- gaskets or no gaskets?
[Re: sthemi]
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08/29/12 04:44 AM
08/29/12 04:44 AM
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340SHORTY
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NAPA sell a gasket fron VICTOR HEINZ that is made with a lot of graphite that is a lot like the REMFLEX. I have never seen/used a RIMFLEX gasket but I have used the VICTOR HEINZ. gaskets. I am absolutely sold on them. Thet are the only exhaust gasket I will ever use on anything.. .
I am truckless..
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Re: Ex. manifolds- gaskets or no gaskets?
[Re: 340SHORTY]
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08/29/12 02:33 PM
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blewbyu2bad
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Anyone ever use the copper gaskets? Mine is a 340.
Friends Don't Let Friends Drive GM
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Re: Ex. manifolds- gaskets or no gaskets?
[Re: Challenger 1]
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08/29/12 04:23 PM
08/29/12 04:23 PM
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70Sbird
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Quote:
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Typically, I take a 12 inch mill file and knock down any high spots on the manifold, then install with NO gasket...
In 40 years, only one manifold had to come back off for a gasket..
Me too, I like dayclona idea also if it's a new build, otherwise bare after it's flat.
using the large flat file on both the heads and manifolds is the key to making this work. I also spread a very thin smear of copper RTV on with my finger (same thought as the paint comment above) just for insurance A little time spent here will go a long way.
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