[Fot] Tr3/4 In/Ex gasket

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Many times the header flange lower edge hits the edge of the top of the block, keeping it from seating properly.
Glen

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Blake <gblake58tr3 at icloud.com>
To: fmccjr <fmccjr at aol.com>
Cc: fot <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, Oct 30, 2015 3:27 pm
Subject: Re: [Fot] Tr3/4 In/Ex gasket


I had problems with this before and it turned out to be an untrue header flange.
Once I fixed the flange issue, I have gotten away with doubling up on the
standard gaskets, but they eventually fail. I had a company that makes graphite
gaskets for industrial purposes run me a small batch a few years ago. These have
performed flawlessly. I'll go thru my records and send there info later today.
Great company. 

Greg 

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> On Oct 30, 2015, at 8:21
AM, fmccjr at aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hi Everybody,
> 
> In the process of removing
the transmission after the OD exploded at the Lime Rock Historics, I discovered
that my exhaust gasket shows leakage. Perhaps the lower studs weren't tightened
enough(?). What gasket would you recommend to replace it? I forget what was
there before- probably one that came with the set I got from BFE...
> The
header has a 1/2" thick flange, and I believe it is flat, but I will be checking
that later today.
> Thanks! I hope to get this car sorted and trouble free for
racing next season!
> 
> Rick McCurdy
> Newburgh, NY
> Red w/ white stripe
TR3 #132
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