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Re: Rattling exhaust and leaking tappet covers

To: chief bootknocker <mowog77@theglobe.com>
Subject: Re: Rattling exhaust and leaking tappet covers
From: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 13:02:25 -0400 (EDT)
John Twist says to use a cork gasket on the front cover, I did and so far
no leaks.
...Art

On Mon, 19 Jul 1999, chief bootknocker wrote:

> I just did a carb conversion on my 77B. I converted to the HS4 configuration. 
>I installed an entire exhaust manifold and intake manifold with HS4s etc, from 
>a 71. I bought the Falcon SS exhaust and it went in very easily, but it was 
>about an inch off from the little cutout (tunnel-like) under the driver's 
>seat. I tried to bend it a little and got it half way into it, but now it 
>rattles. Can anyone give me a fix recommendation?
> 
> Also, while I had the manifolds off, I figured I should pull the tappet 
>covers off and replace the gaskets (rubber). I did, but now the front one 
>leaks!!!
> I am a meticulous cleaner and I can say with confidence that I cleaned it 
>very well so that it was nothing but flat metal that the gasket went against.
> What is the trick, if there is one?
> 
> TIA
> Erik.
> 
> 
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