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I recently put my 1983 Imperial back on the road. One of the things that needed to be fixed was the air injection tube that feeds air from the air pump to the back of both exhaust manifolds. The original tube was burned out and could not be repaired. And replacements are not available anywhere. After looking for years, I mentioned the problem at dinner and my brother-in-law, Pete, volunteered to make one for me of stainless steel.
The stainless tube fit perfectly, but the OEM style thin paper-like gaskets kept burning out and leaking. I then realized I made a mistake by having the new tube made of stainless. The coefficient of expansion between the stainless tube and cast iron manifold was causing problems. I needed a thicker gasket.
Ordered this product. Using my last OEM gasket as a template, I cut two new gaskets and reinstalled the air injection tube. Previously, the OEM style gaskets would last perhaps a couple of days. The gaskets made from this material have not failed or leaked.
If you need to make your own gaskets that need a thicker and more resilient material, this works well, even on the exhaust manifold. I very much recommend it.
| Brand | Mr. Gasket |
|---|---|
| Material | Plastic |
| Item Thickness | 1.59 Millimeters |
| Color | No Color |
| Shape | Square |
| UPC | 084041000779 |
| Manufacturer | Mr Gasket |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00084041000779 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10.2 x 9.9 x 0.29 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.03 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Brand Name | Mr. Gasket |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |
| Model Name | Mr. Gasket 77 Exhaust Gasket Performance Material 0.0625 in. x 10.000 in. x 10.000 in. |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 77 |
| Included Components | Mr. Gasket 77 Exhaust Gasket Performance Material 0.0625 in. x 10.000 in. x 10.000 in. |
| Size | 0.0625 in. x 10.000 in. x 10.000 in. |
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