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Old 01-23-2007, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by pmfranke
start your own gasket company. my copper gasket does'nt seem to be thick enough and has started to leak.
I talked to a factory rep and I believe what he said, if the gaskets keep blowing after you tightened your bolts well, then the flange plates aren't mating properly. Somehow both flanges have to be resurfaced to make an even, tight fitting joint.
Ralph
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