[diceman50]

I finally got back into the shop today. Unfortunately I am still waiting on some parts that I need before starting the install of the "261". So, I decided to work on some of the other items that will be needed later.

I have had trouble with the gaskets between the Fenton split manifolds and the exhaust pipes so I decided to try the Remflex material. It is 100% graphite and approximately 1/8" thick. Supposedly it will crush to 1/2 that thickness to seal warped or pitted flanges. It is also supposed to withstand up to 3000 degrees. We'll see.

Unfortunately they don't make the gasket I need so I bought some blank stock. It is very soft and can be cut with a sharp knife but I decided it was easier to use a band saw and a scroll saw. I used a cheap Chinese brad point wood bit to drill the holes which worked very well. Actually I used a cheap Chinese band saw and scroll saw as well.