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Motor/header gasket question for Randy
« on: August 22, 2007, 08:49:39 PM »
Randy,

Do I need a gasket between the motor and header on the PA 61 pipe set up (hope this isn't a question that makes you start hitting your head on the wall)?

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James
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Re: Motor/header gasket question for Randy
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2007, 09:51:33 PM »
Randy,

Do I need a gasket between the motor and header on the PA 61 pipe set up (hope this isn't a question that makes you start hitting your head on the wall)?

Thanks,

James
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Hi James

Many people do not use any gaskets with good results, the surfaces have extremely smooth surfaces so they can get away with it.  That said what I use, and what I recommend is to use metal duct tape, this is very thin aluminum type tape that has a paper backing and is sticky on one side, It is very very easy to just stick a piece on the header, trimmimg it out with an Exacto and bolting it up to the motor.
Others use a very thin coating of any of the colored silicone sealant. Hope this helps


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Re: Motor/header gasket question for Randy
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2007, 09:56:22 PM »
Randy,

Do I need a gasket between the motor and header on the PA 61 pipe set up (hope this isn't a question that makes you start hitting your head on the wall)?

Thanks,

James
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Hi James

Many people do not use any gaskets with good results, the surfaces have extremely smooth surfaces so they can get away with it.  That said what I use, and what I recommend is to use metal duct tape, this is very thin aluminum type tape that has a paper backing and is sticky on one side, It is very very easy to just stick a piece on the header, trimmimg it out with an Exacto and bolting it up to the motor.
Others use a very thin coating of any of the colored silicone sealant. Hope this helps


Regards
Randy

Randy,

Where do I get the metal duct tape?

Thanks,

James
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Re: Motor/header gasket question for Randy
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2007, 10:33:47 PM »
Hi James

You can get tape at any aircondition/heating supply store, and  maybe  ACE hardware, or Home depot

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Randy

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Re: Motor/header gasket question for Randy
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2007, 07:03:25 AM »
Hi James

You can get tape at any aircondition/heating supply store, and  maybe  ACE hardware, or Home depot

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Randy

It is also used for auto body work.  Look near the Bondo at the auto store.
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