---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 09/07/11: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:57 PM - Re: Exhaust gasket fit. (H. Ivan Haecker) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:57:33 PM PST US From: "H. Ivan Haecker" Subject: Re: RV-List: 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" 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 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.