The replacement manifold arrived this morning! I can clearly see a flange around the exhaust ports. I guess the one that is leaking on the truck has been plained atleast .25". The repacement one needs to be cleaned up and painted before I try to mount it. In looking at the replacement, it would seem to me the "problem kit" with the thick gasket, new intake rings and the new bolts/nuts vs. the alignment studs (on each end) will do the trick and stop the leaks.
I'll work on it over the weekend and get ready to put it on the fire truck come Monday morning. Thanks for all the help and advise. I'll let you know all if it works! Thanks again.
