[Fot] TR intake gaskets

[Philip Gott]

Lyman;
Are you certain that the manifold and head mounting surfaces are flat? We’ve seen this with manifolds that have warped a bit.
As Dave recommended earlier, the thicker high performance Remflex gaskets available from Moss or the even thicker ones from Brian at British Frame and Engine will accommodate some of this, but not all. The clamping force is low due to the need for the exhaust manifold to slide on the gasket and hence the limited bolt tightening torque recommended.
Hope this helps,
Phil Gott
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> On Apr 8, 2025, at 7:01 PM, Lyman Scherer via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> Stock TR Moss Motors intake gasket. #1 intake port blow-out, #4 port did same blow-out weeks prior
> No exhaust port leaks!!!
> This is BajaTR3 engine that never had this issue, raced for years.
> Difference: used existing TR4 intakes and headers. Clamping type in not stock TR. Probably the cause!
> Are copper gasket available??
> Or better recommendations ??
> I can have gaskets made, just asking for experienced thoughts.
> Cheers, Lyman S.
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