[AT] JD 60 manifold gasket

[Ken Knierim]

Walt,
    Maybe you didn't read my little note about using high temp
silicone on exhaust headers before. From personal experience, IT
WORKS. There are few perfect solutions, and knowing the limits of them
is where you need to start. Maybe you tried a number of different
combinations that DIDN'T work, but give chemical engineers a chance to
change your mind. Many actually take their job seriously and have
designed some good products specifically for this type of application.

I've also successfully used antiseize on exhaust gaskets too. It's got
metal particles in there that help to dissipate the heat and prevent
burning of the gaskets, and you can take them apart again if you need
to reuse the gasket. You're going to use it on the bolts anyway,
right?

Ken in AZ (yes, exhaust systems get red hot here too.)


On 4/29/06, DAVIESW739 at aol.com <DAVIESW739 at aol.com> wrote:
> Farmer,   In case you don't understand here is the simple facts  for you.
> Exhaust manifolds get very, very hot,hot enough to melt some  metals I have seen
> them red hot that will melt lots of metals. Exhaust gaskets  are made to
> withstand these very hot temperatures that why you don't use gasket  sealers and
> such on them as they get hot and burn off leaving the system  unprotected. If
> you thinks that's nonsense then be my guest and use them all you  want.
>
>
> Walt  Davies
> Cooper Hollow Farm
> Monmouth, OR 97361
> 503 623-0460
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