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Title: exhaust port covers?
Post by: BOOTLEG on January 19, 2014, 04:12:07 PM
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....
Title: Re: exhaust port covers?
Post by: BOOTLEG on February 03, 2014, 06:53:48 PM
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!
Title: Re: exhaust port covers?
Post by: MGBV8 on February 05, 2014, 12:06:52 PM
Most just use duct tape.
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Post by: Moderator on February 05, 2014, 12:23:13 PM
I'm so glad I'm not the only one...
Title: Re: exhaust port covers?
Post by: BlownMGB-V8 on February 05, 2014, 12:27:51 PM
Duck tape is your friend.

Jim
Title: Re: exhaust port covers?
Post by: BOOTLEG on February 05, 2014, 06:27:04 PM
Sure, I could have used Duct Tape but then what would do with the remaining 85 minutes?
Title: Re: exhaust port covers?
Post by: DiDueColpi on February 05, 2014, 09:25:35 PM
Install the "B" cam.
It's mere presence should ward off any harmful effects ;-)
Cheers
Fred
Title: Re: exhaust port covers?
Post by: MGBV8 on February 06, 2014, 04:02:15 PM
QuoteInstall the "B" cam.

Yes!

THE end all to fix everything!
Title: Re: exhaust port covers?
Post by: kstevusa on February 07, 2014, 09:16:19 AM
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!
Title: Re: exhaust port covers?
Post by: MGBV8 on February 11, 2014, 07:31:01 PM
Kelly,

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