Joe Flanagan Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I'm assuming this gasket (where the pipe joins the manifold) is one of those thick asbestos-like things. When I rebuilt my engine, I got a gasket kit from Vintage Power Wagons that included a gasket that looks like it is intended for the exhaust pipe at the manifold but it seems way too thin for that purpose. Seems more like the thick paper kind. I'm assuming this isn't the gasket but it is the exact correct shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I think thats all you get now. Does it look like it has some reinforced metal fibers in it? I think thats why Dad always insists the flange is welded onto the exhaust pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I had my muffler shop supply the gaskets. I believe they were the thicker metal re-inforced ones. Are you sure the gasket you have is not for the thermostat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 on these style flanges.. place a metal insert that will just enter into the manifold oulet and match the exhaust pipe also, this will provide a path for the exhaust gases and also protects the gasket allowing it to do its job with less possibility of burnout.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 No, I'm not sure. That didn't occur to me. I already have the thermostat installed with a gasket, which I think came from the same kit. I'll have to double check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Great idea, Tim. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Yergin Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Joe, After I removed my manifolds to repair the heat control, I couldn't get my exhaust pipe to pull up tight to the manifold. I ended up using one of those exhaust doughnut gasket rings to seal the connection. The original gasket I had was a flat thin one. Jim Yergin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 on these style flanges.. place a metal insert that will just enter into the manifold oulet and match the exhaust pipe also, this will provide a path for the exhaust gases and also protects the gasket allowing it to do its job with less possibility of burnout.. I think thats the same reason Dad insists on a welded flange. Instead of just having a rolled edge for the flange it should be welded on a little ways down the pipe so there is a piece left to stick up into the manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Bingo Ed on a remade pipe it is usually done that way...most times over the year the original header pipe has this piece burnt/rusted away..it is not hard to make an insert and spot weld it in place.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Take your gasket to NAPA or your choice of parts store and have them match you up with a reiforced one. If they don't have them visit a muffler shop. They were pretty standard for all cars runing 6 cylinders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Thanks, everyone. I'll post whatever I find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm's Coupe Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Joe, When I bought mine, I ended up buying three different ones from the auto parts store that looked right. When I got them home one of them did fit. Still have the other two hanging on the wall. Been there since about 1995 or 96. Guess I could have returned them back then, but it wasn't worth another trip at the time, so kept them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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