Size and source for copper header washer

[John Ferrell]

As in may cases, no one is really sure about the father. Speculation is that 
he is a lazy lout, always taking the easy way out. On top of that he is 
cheap, never spending any more than he has to.

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 2:46 PM
Subject: Re: Size and source for copper header washer


> 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
>>
>> ----- 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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