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65bug
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« on: June 02, 2011, 01:50:24 am »
Header gaskets?Huh Tomorrow I will be putting my 1 5/8 head on my motor along with my like new /vintage S&S Dual quiet packs w/ Chrome flared tips. Shocked Shocked Shocked
     Was just curious what gaskets you guys prefer and have had the best luck with? Solid copper? Metal outsides with gasket centers?
     

Thanks! Wink
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Donny B.
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« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2011, 03:12:42 am »
I have been using Waterboxer exhaust gaskets between the head and header.  They seal well and seem to last.  The hole is plenty large enough for  1 5/8 header.  They are fiber and metal.
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« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2011, 03:36:01 am »
914 gaskets -- half stainless half fiber
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« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2011, 03:36:07 am »
Quote from: Donny B. on June 02, 2011, 03:12:42 am
I have been using Waterboxer exhaust gaskets between the head and header.  They seal well and seem to last.  The hole is plenty large enough for  1 5/8 header.  They are fiber and metal.
I use the same... Vanagon gaskets.
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65bug
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« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2011, 04:16:46 am »
Thanks guys! I think I have one of those in my gasket box! Would it be this one? Here's a pic of each side!
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Donny B.
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« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2011, 14:11:28 pm »
That's the one!
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« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2011, 15:51:45 pm »
Thanks Donny! I will pick up more gaskets today and get my header and quiet packs on. I am getting closer! Wink
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« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2011, 16:16:39 pm »
That is a good gasket-I always forget which side goes towards the head the metal side or the fiber side.  I always use a SMALL amount of red high temp rtv too.
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« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2011, 15:24:34 pm »
I use no gaskets, just copper RTV. No leaks since 1992
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