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Old 11-29-2021, 10:47 PM   #5
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Default Re: Exhaust manifold glands

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Originally Posted by J Franklin View Post
Personally I would test fit without the gasket.
I agree,

I use them an all the engines I am involved with. They help support the manifold and keep the hot exhaust gasses from the gasket.

In the middle of the Model A production for a sort time, Ford did away with them only to re-instate after they confirmed they were necessary.

Chris W.
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