baxter Culver wrote:
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> It is rapidly approaching the time when the heart of the Peyote must be
> exposed to the elements and it's propensity (recently acquired) to ralph
> coolant onto the track at a most un-propitious time (usually about 3 laps
> from the end of the race). Most recently Peyote did it again at the
> Monterey Historics. It did result in a rather nice show, me spinning down
> the corkscrew while others did it properly.
> Ken Gillanders advises 20 guage copper wire around the circumfrence of the
> steel shim head gasket "bores". If so, does one overlap the wire, butt
> end it, twist the joint (there's a thought) or what? What do others do.
> It is unseemly, spilling and spinning. By the way, I've put over 5
> seasons on the same set-up without a problem. Last time apart, the head
> checked out straight, and the barrels haven't been disturbed for more than
> 5 years. I have replaced the steel shim, the studs, and the tall nuts.
> Am close to considering a small block, aluminum buick V8, circa 1962.
> Afraid the rivets would fall out!!
> Peyote needs advise--or a better wrench.Hi Baxter, I am using 24 guage copper
>to seal the shim gasket. I use
crazy glue to secure it to the gasket until I install it. The ends are
butt together. This set-up has worked well for me. George Wright.
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