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| | | | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 12 | I have a 1953 3600 but seems to have a 1958-62 235 from a car. but in any case I am replacing the exhaust and intake manifold gaskets. Should I separate the intake and exhaust? Or can I just leave them together and take it down and get the surface milled? The heat flapper does seem to move freely.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,038 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,038 | If you don't have a problem with the manifolds just leave them as they are. Consider using a Remflex manifold gasket, which is a thick compressable single gasket that can take up to 1/8 inch gap. They are somewhat pricey at around $40 but that is a lot less expensive than having a machine shop mill that long manifold.
Kent | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,871 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,871 | Use a straight edge such as a long carpenter's level to check for misalignment between the two manifolds. Once you separate the two, it can be hard to get them back into proper alignment on re-installation. Leaving the four intake/exhaust bolts slightly loose while getting the manifolds snugged up to the head helps, then tighten them last.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 892 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 892 | Separating them you risk breaking off one or more studs with all the hassle that entails. If you don't have to, don't.
1951 3800 1-ton"Earning its keep from the get-go"In the DITY Gallery1962 261 (w/cam, Fenton headers, 2 carbs, MSD ign.), SM420 & Brown-Lipe 6231A 3spd aux. trans, stock axles & brakes. Owned since 1971. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 12 | I will order a Remflex right now. I used them before, excellent gaskets.
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