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| Subject: | Re: Exhaust gasket fit. |
I don't know if it's okay, but it's what I have done numerous times with no
ill effects so far. Sure beats messing up the threads of the stud trying to
force the gasket on.
Ivan Haecker -4 1710 hrs. So. Cen. TX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Huffaker" <bifft@xmission.com>
Sent: Monday, September 05, 2011 8:41 PM
Subject: RV-List: Exhaust gasket fit.
>
> Hooking up the exhaust system, using a Vetterman exhaust on a O-360A1D.
> The exhast flange seems to fit the engine just fine, but the gasket won't
> go on. The slotted holes are just a hair too close together. Tried on
> all three of the cylinders that have two studs (one is missing a stud,
> didn't notice until I went to put stuff on tonight). The difference is
> well under 1/16", is it Ok to file that slotted hole just a hair wider?
>
> Brian Huffaker, DSWL (bifft@xmission.com)
> RV-8A 80091 Engine stuff.
> 1/4 Starduster II N23UT flying
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