Header gaskets

[Hanover Mopar]

Having a clearance problem with a starter and headers (theres a surprise). It's a mini starter but it rests directly against the headers. Has anbody ever doubled up header gaskets to gain a little clearance. It looks like doing this wouild give me the small amount I need to insulate the starter from the heat.

 

[eric383]

I don't see why not as long as it wasn't paper header gaskets. 2 of these are almost 1/8" thick. If that isn't enough you could use a header flange as a spacer. That would be a little under 1/2". Any chance of just tweaking that header to give clearance?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sce-264080/overview/year/1968/make/plymouth/model/roadrunner
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dou-h7890/overview/make/dodge

 

[Hanover Mopar]

Unfortunately no room for hammer tweaking or I would. I have a new set of copper gaskets and I think i will give it a shot. Nothing to lose.

 

[69roadr]

i have two sets of gaskets on my headers to clear starter, and no problems

 

[Cranky]

I've seen people push against the collector with their foot to try and gain clearance. I would never recommend doing that tho.....however, well made tubes with good welds at the flange would probably withstand that sort of stuff.

 

[Hanover Mopar]

Tried the double copper gasket route. Didn't go well and leaked like a sieve. Going to try the Remflex gasket and try heating up and denting in the header the starter location for a little clearance

 

[eric383]

Just a thought.....Is the header flange flat and straight?

 

[Hanover Mopar]

Yes. Checked that. Seems to have quieted down after 3 tightenings. We'll see