Exhaust Riser gasket change
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Originally Posted by Wobble
I would run a straight edge across it, if it's good then bolt it up, the gasket will take care of small imperfections. If not, then break out a flat file ![Big Grin](/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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maybe a dumb question... but does the paint make a difference?
(On a block I would use laquer thinner or something to get the paint off... but I suspect that it doesn't matter on a cast iron manifold.)
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Originally Posted by fund razor
Thanks Mark.
maybe a dumb question... but does the paint make a difference?
(On a block I would use laquer thinner or something to get the paint off... but I suspect that it doesn't matter on a cast iron manifold.)
maybe a dumb question... but does the paint make a difference?
(On a block I would use laquer thinner or something to get the paint off... but I suspect that it doesn't matter on a cast iron manifold.)
Paint will help with corrosion, and make the gaskets stick like crazy, if you were looking to disassemble any time soon, then no paint might be better. For the long run, paint helps IMO
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Paint it is. ![Big Grin](/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
The rest should come today and I will be re-assembling by tomorrow.
Some people say double the exhaust gaskets.
Ever heard that one?
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The rest should come today and I will be re-assembling by tomorrow.
Some people say double the exhaust gaskets.
Ever heard that one?
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Originally Posted by fund razor
Paint it is. ![Big Grin](/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
The rest should come today and I will be re-assembling by tomorrow.
Some people say double the exhaust gaskets.
Ever heard that one?
![Big Grin](/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
The rest should come today and I will be re-assembling by tomorrow.
Some people say double the exhaust gaskets.
Ever heard that one?
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I never had a problem with paint being there, it helps stop rust running down the side of the block. Correct torquing and re-torquing is the main issue with manifolds IMO.
Maybe someone else with chime in with their opinion, or maybe you could call the manufacturer and get the final word.
I can only go with my experience, and am always willing to learn as I have on many occasions through this forum.
I don't believe it will be an issue either way.
Maybe someone else with chime in with their opinion, or maybe you could call the manufacturer and get the final word.
I can only go with my experience, and am always willing to learn as I have on many occasions through this forum.
I don't believe it will be an issue either way.
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Just hung up the phone with Dennis Moore on his cellie.
He says to take a file to any wierd paint drips or anything... but other than that... he says bolt those beyotches on and go boating.
He says to take a file to any wierd paint drips or anything... but other than that... he says bolt those beyotches on and go boating.
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Originally Posted by Island Time
Fund Razor,
Did he say to file the paint off or just check to make sure the surface was flat.
Did he say to file the paint off or just check to make sure the surface was flat.