On 23 Oct 1995, A. B. Bonds wrote:
> Sealants are unnnecessary and even ill-advised on the intake/exhaust
> manifolds. However, it is mandatory that the manifold surfaces and
> seating surface on the head be very clean and flat. If they are not,
> sealants won't do you any good. The big problem is temperature--even
> the red permatex won't stand up to exhaust temperatures, especially
> given the pressure.
> A. B. Bonds
I'm curious as to the exhaust pressure? How much abouve atomspheric
would it be? And, what is a reasonable exhaust temp? 1500 F?
Eric
Eric L. Van Iderstine - ME senior - Mississippi State University
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