exhaust port covers?

Started by BOOTLEG, January 19, 2014, 04:12:07 PM

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BOOTLEG

Anybody know of a small plate with screw holes meant to cover and seal the V8 exhaust ports.  My engine is on the stand ready for a bath but I want to seal up at least the big holes and am too lazy to make them myself....

BOOTLEG

Last weekend I found myself sitiing in my shop with nothing urgent - rare.  I began to open drawers in my desk and found a section of vinyl flooring which caught my eye because it was both pliable and thick.  I took a new exhaust gasket and flipped over on the flooring 8 times-size worx.  I cut 1 for a template and spent time filing.   Used my sabre saw for the next 7.   Bolted one in place-WOW!  90 minutes of my time, check off my list "seal exhaust ports" for powerwash.  PROGRESS!

MGBV8

Carl

Moderator

I'm so glad I'm not the only one...
1971 MGB GT V8
Buick 215 w/ Rover heads, custom EFI & crank-fired ignition.
Custom front and rear coilover suspensions.

BlownMGB-V8


BOOTLEG

Sure, I could have used Duct Tape but then what would do with the remaining 85 minutes?

DiDueColpi

Install the "B" cam.
It's mere presence should ward off any harmful effects ;-)
Cheers
Fred

MGBV8

QuoteInstall the "B" cam.

Yes!

THE end all to fix everything!
Carl

kstevusa

I propose we donate the virtual  "ALMIGHT B CAM" in quantity to our U.S. Congress and provide instructions for install,  This would include specific instructions for "How to Degree"  and final installation into the ????   :-)      Problem Fixed!

MGBV8

Kelly,

 You are onto something! Maybe that is why it is designated the "B" cam.   :)
Carl