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| ===== Gaskets ===== | ===== Gaskets ===== | ||
| - | The Exhaust Port Gasket is a crushable gasket intended to seal the opening between the head exhaust port and the exhaust pipes. It is installed into the exhaust port and the pipe is then aligned. Tighten the exhaust pipe flange nuts in alternating steps so that the pipe draws to the head evenly. | + | The Exhaust Port Gasket is a crushable gasket intended to seal the opening between the cylinder head exhaust port and the upper end of the exhaust pipe. In most cases, it is best to install it into the exhaust port and then align the pipe to it. Tighten the exhaust pipe flange nuts in alternating steps so that the pipe draws to the head evenly. |
| There are a number of XLForum threads regarding installing the Exhaust Port Gaskets.\\ | There are a number of XLForum threads regarding installing the Exhaust Port Gaskets.\\ | ||
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| - | Some Comments from this thread: (http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=558421) | + | Here are some comments from this thread: (http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=558421) |
| "The SE ones are preferred by almost every engine builder I've ever spoken to.. More so then any of the aftermarket versions.. They are generally much better at sealing and last longer then the stock ones." | "The SE ones are preferred by almost every engine builder I've ever spoken to.. More so then any of the aftermarket versions.. They are generally much better at sealing and last longer then the stock ones." | ||
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| | Cometic (bottom) versus HD (top) exhaust gasket comparison. ((photo by Hippysmack)) | {{:techtalk:evo:carb:exhaust-gasket-cometic_vs_hd_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} | | | Cometic (bottom) versus HD (top) exhaust gasket comparison. ((photo by Hippysmack)) | {{:techtalk:evo:carb:exhaust-gasket-cometic_vs_hd_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} | | ||
| | Scremin Eagle Exhaust Port Gasket (17048-98)\\ \\ Notice that the gasket is squared off. | {{:techtalk:evo:carb:exhaust-gasket-se-17048-98.jpg?direct&300|}} | | | Scremin Eagle Exhaust Port Gasket (17048-98)\\ \\ Notice that the gasket is squared off. | {{:techtalk:evo:carb:exhaust-gasket-se-17048-98.jpg?direct&300|}} | | ||
| + | | Aftermarket Copper Ring Exhaust Port Gasket\\ \\ Essentially an o-ring shape. | {{:techtalk:evo:carb:exhaust-gasket-alt-copper.jpg?direct&300|}} | | ||
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