Size and source for copper header washer

[Bob Kane]

Thanks for the tip, I'll give it a try tonight.

--- John Ferrell <johnferrell at earthlink.net> 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
> 
> ----- 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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