Exhaust copper o-ring to thin
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Exhaust copper o-ring to thin
23 Aug 2015 19:02 - 23 Aug 2015 19:04
I'm putting the finishing touches on my project 76kz900 and found to have an exhaust leak.
Seams like the copper ring are too thin.
Exhaust clamps are tight against the block.
Also notice the lip of the exhaust installed is thinner then a n extra Kerker I have but can not use.
Is there a a brand that are thick?
I'm using Vesrah
Seams like the copper ring are too thin.
Exhaust clamps are tight against the block.
Also notice the lip of the exhaust installed is thinner then a n extra Kerker I have but can not use.
Is there a a brand that are thick?
I'm using Vesrah
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project
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Re: Exhaust copper o-ring to thin
23 Aug 2015 19:06
I took some aluminum wire, about 1/8" thick, made a ring, then flattened it for my Susie exhaust flanges. They are deeper than stock.
Steve
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Re: Exhaust copper o-ring to thin
23 Aug 2015 19:11spdygon wrote: I'm putting the finishing touches on my project 76kz900 and found to have an exhaust leak.
Seams like the copper ring are too thin.
Exhaust clamps are tight against the block.
Also notice the lip of the exhaust installed is thinner then a n extra Kerker I have but can not use.
Is there a a brand that are thick?
I'm using Vesrah
Not trying to insult you but did you install new exhaust gaskets?
Jon
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Re: Exhaust copper o-ring to thin
23 Aug 2015 19:42 - 23 Aug 2015 19:43martin_csr wrote: Z1Enterprises.com sells various fiber exhaust gaskets that are thicker than the stock type.
Search exhaust gasket.
Stock copper:
www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...00&item=EM13-87827-1
2mm thicker
www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...50&item=EM13-87851-1
for reference
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Re: Exhaust copper o-ring to thin
24 Aug 2015 08:49
Sometimes one of the old gaskets works okay as a shim to be used along with a new gasket.
Some Permatex hi-temp copper sealant may also help.
Which I generally apply to help hold the new gaskets in position inside the ports while positioning the pipes, collars, and clamps into the ports and onto the studs.
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Some Permatex hi-temp copper sealant may also help.
Which I generally apply to help hold the new gaskets in position inside the ports while positioning the pipes, collars, and clamps into the ports and onto the studs.
Good Fortune!
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