m38a1/ M170 exhaust

bl5211a · Post by **bl5211a** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 8:12 am

Hello:

So i have faced my exhaust manifold and ready to install. I have military surplus gaskets..

Question, is it recommended to use high temp silicone on gaskets? Also is there a torque value for mounting nuts..

Post by **wesk** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 9:02 am

The exhaust ports do not get any sealers!!!!! They were never meant to have any sealers on them. Those that endorse it's use are band aid mechanics.

Are you using the correct brass nuts on the exhaust manifold?

Do you have your copy of the TM 9-8014 M38A1 operator's manual?

If you don't then download it from our downloads page. The information you seek is right in that book. Pages 116, 117 and 164.

bl5211a · Post by **bl5211a** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 9:44 am

Great, thanks.

I do have brass nuts ,new studs, and surplus espestos gaskets as well as modern gaskets..

Balvar24 · Post by **Balvar24** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 1:24 pm

Chances are, your engine pre-dates most applicable modern sealers.