Size and source for copper header washer

[Bill Glaze]

John:
If necessity is the mother of invention, who is the father?  Could it be 
Pat Pending??  His name is everywhere!  Bill glaze

John Ferrell wrote:

> Necessity is the mother of invention...
> It is easier done if you wrap the wire around a 3/8 drill bit. Don't 
> expect a perfect washer every time though. It is easier on the threads 
> in the head if you flatten the washer a little with a hammer before 
> installing.
>
>
>
>
> John Ferrell
> http://DixieNC.US
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Glaze" <billglaze at triad.rr.com>
> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 12:52 PM
> Subject: Re: Size and source for copper header washer
>
>
>> Bob:
>> A little trick I learned from John Ferrell: take a small piece of (I 
>> believe) # 14 wire.  Strip the insulation, and, using a pair of 
>> needle nose pliers, bend it into a small circle.  Cut the ends so as 
>> when the circle is closed, it will just fit inside the exhaust port 
>> of the Y.S. 1.20.1.40; sure works for  me.  Also, I found that I 
>> usually wanted 2-3 of the flat washers; not any more.  One of these 
>> circles made from copper wire, will compress properly.  HTH
>>
>> Bill Glaze
>>
>> Bob Kane wrote:
>>
>>> Does anyone have the size of the copper washer used in
>>> the exhaust port of YS 120-140's for "classic" headers
>>> like the Johnson?  And if that is not enough, how
>>> about a source?   Thanks.
>>>
>>> Bob Kane
>>> getterflash at yahoo.com
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