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Old 06-09-2018, 11:35 PM   #1
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Default Exhaust manifold studs

Any idea why these manifold to exhaust pipe studs should be so long?
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Old 06-09-2018, 11:40 PM   #2
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Yes, to make room for the heat riser valve. Often they would freeze shut and were discarded.
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Oh, OK... that makes sense.
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