Putting pipes back on

[ChuckRB05]

It looks like I'm going to have to take off the MeanMothers pipes to get to the clutch so I can adjust it. Do you guys put anything on the seals when you put the pipes back on...or do you put on new seals?

 

[Raywood]

New seals. They are cheap and will prevent future problems. I buy them by the bag (since I go through so many pipes) from "Shovelhead" on eBay.

There are two types; The flat ones and the cone shaped ones. Many like the "Screaming Eagle" cone shaped ones but in my experience there compress too much and interfere with he opening. I like the simple flat ones and as Blitz as stated here before if you have a weak connection just double up on the seals.

Later,
Ray

 

[lee]

are you talking about the gaskets? I found them a bit fiddly to get in as they are slightly larger than the opening and look like they could collapse - I've only done it once though and I guess the more you do it the easier it gets

 

[ChuckRB05]

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You don't have to replace the metal mesh gaskets do you?

 

[05chop]

thats what ray is talking about 05chop

 

[Vegas]

Definitely replace the exhaust gaskets everytime. You need to push them in until they seat completely.

 

[chacha]

Yep...I get my gaskets from the same place. Cheap by the bag and peace of mind!

 

[lee]

I don't think you do have to replace them everytime - depends what condition they are in - however... for the amount they cost, why not

 

[go4dave]

hey RAY,
do you have a link to a listing for the exhaust gaskets?? I've tried to find SHOVELHEAD as a seller,, but didn't have any luck.

thanks :up:

New seals. They are cheap and will prevent future problems. I buy them by the bag (since I go through so many pipes) from "Shovelhead" on eBay.

There are two types; The flat ones and the cone shaped ones. Many like the "Screaming Eagle" cone shaped ones but in my experience there compress too much and interfere with he opening. I like the simple flat ones and as Blitz as stated here before if you have a weak connection just double up on the seals.

Later,
Ray

 

[Nomad2day]

go4dave
Here is a link to one of his autions. He is on my favorite sellers also.
Neil

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