Try It without gaskets, I never use gaskets with stock manifolds.
Lee
----- Original Message -----
From: <Mask1966@aol.com>
To: <60schevy@topica.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 5:15 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Exhaust Leak (again)
> My basically stock 305 with stock exhaust manifolds has blown several
exhaust
> manifold gaskets. I am using the "drop-in" type Fel-Pro gaskets and
torquing
> the bolts to the proper torque. When first install the gasket is directly
> between the manifold and gasket, but appears to "walk" to either the front
or
> rear of the manifold becoming more visible. Anyone else seen this?
Should I
> use different gaskets or some kind of sealer? I'm tired of doing this
every 2-3
> weeks. FYI, the exhaust system is new with Flow Masters and the problem
has
> appeared on both the left and right sides. Thanks.
>
> Mike Klepp
> '48 3100 5 window
> '65 C-10 stepside
> Wichita Falls, TX
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