Exhaust or header gaskets was Fwd: [318poly] Manifolds & heat risers

[Schuyler Wrobel <sky62@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Begin forwarded message:
> yeah, I was wondering if the exhaust manifold gasket, that
>
> comes in the FelPro set, is of the same material as the FelPro
> header gaskets that Don uses? I've only 'seen' the Poly gaskets
> for the stock manifolds, that FelPro makes. I've heard of aluminum
> and some of the other copper type ones,,, I'm just not sure? I'd  
> like to
> use the FelPros, when I install the Spitfire headers I have for my  
> Poly.
>
>  the FelPro Poly gaskets do have that heat shield, that seems like  
> a good thing,
> to help with the higher heat that headers produce. so,,, even more  
> shielding
> with two on each side. right.
>
>
> Schuyler 62 Dodge Dart 440 wagon w/ Poly 318
>  <http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-wrobel62.html>
> FYI - I Do the Decal designs for the Poly head 318 and more! email  
> me with your needs -
>  <sky62@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>
>
> On May 27, 2008, at 7:29 PM, Richard Kinsley wrote:
>
> > You should be OK without the heat riser. They are best
> > open not closed. Regarding gaskets, it was mentioned
> > on the 62-65 chatroom that the best way to seal and
> > prevent ex manifold leaks is to use two (2), FelPro
> > gaskets per side. If I were you that's what I'd do.
> > Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
> > ======================================================
> > --- Paul Hoffmeyer <paulhmopar@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi, guys;
> > >
> > > I'm getting ready to put the exhaust manifolds on my
> > > poly and need some
> > > input. The heat riser valve is stuck open and the
> > > spring is missing
> > > anyway. Other than cold start driveability in
> > > January here in
> > > Wisconsin, what if any problems would I have just
> > > leaving it in the open
> > > position? Secondly, how much warpage will the
> > > head-to-manifold gasket
> > > take up? If I hold one end tight to the head, the
> > > other end has about
> > > a .040" gap, the center two runners being higher
> > > than the ends. I have
> > > the Felpro gaskets, which seem to be a composition
> > > type.
> > >
> > > What are your thoughts on this? Thanks for the
> > > help.
> > >
> > > Paul H
> > >
> __,_._,___


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