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Re: 1989 L98 Engine rebuild - Part 2: prep and install

Subject: Re: 1989 L98 Engine rebuild - Part 2: prep and install
by RickAnthony on 2010/6/4 17:16:52

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BillH wrote:
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Matatk wrote:
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BillH wrote:

Are you trying to spread the pipes apart a bit? Heating one of the curved bends? The Mapp should be enough to heat that area.
You'll be glad you bought it.


Just moving one pipe over about 1/4 - 1/2 inch, where the factory bend is. Mapp should be fine, I hope.


Suggestion: Cut a 2x4 to fit between the pipes 1/4,1/2 longer than than the current width. Put it between the pipes at an angle, heat the bend and tap the 2x4 with a hammer until you get the spread you want. Let the pipes cool with the 2x4 in place.


I agree good sugggestion... the Mapp gass should work fine.. I've had pipes glowing red hot before with it..

-=Rick
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