> -------------- Original message ---------------------- > From: "Bruce Hevner" <scramblr@xxxxxxxxxxx> >> Have the manifold surfaced. You would not BELIEVE how warped old exhaust >> manifolds get! >> Should cost about $20 or so. Use Ultra High Temp RTV (no gasket) >> sparingly >> when you install it and let it cure at least 24 hours before running the >> engine. >> I've just about stopped using gaskets on exhaust headers. RTV seals >> better >> and lasts longer. >> Be SURE and get the stuff made for exhaust use,, it DOES work. >> But hey,,, that's just ME! >> Bruce Hevner I agree with Bruce. The machine shop insisted that i use gaskets on the exhaust portion of the 390 and I told them no, that I had the manifolds trued. Lo and behold I was right. Even after over 8K miles, the engine purrs without any gaskets or RTV. Steve -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 812 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://splatter.wps.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/amc-list