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Originally Posted by gbmidyear66
I've been looking at the Grainger site Scott, Thanks. Planning for the likelihood that I'm not successful with my third set of paper gaskets....
The specs on the product below (maybe not the color...) looks like a good choice to me (temp, hardness, etc) - any opinion on that?
Thanks
Glenn
Rubber, Silicone, 1/8 In Thick, 2 x 36 In
Rubber Strip, Extreme Temperature, Commercial Grade, Silicone Rubber, Thickness 1/8 In, Width 2 In, Length 36 In, Red, Smooth Finish, Plain Backing Type, Min Temp Rating -60 Deg F, Max Temp 400 F, Durometer 60A, Elongation 200%, Tensile Strength 500 PSI, Standards ASTM D2000 GE
- Grainger Item #1MWT6 Price (ea.)$10.45
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The specs are certainly
impressive. Better specs in all categories
than what I used. You could almost use one 2x36in sheet
and cut it in two. (36/2)
But I think you need
17in ea. And I'm not entirely sure 2in is wide
enough. I do have a spare set I could go measure later on. The
plenum looks to be 2in wide. I just don't remember if I cut mine a bit
wider.
The temp specs on the rubber I used were not as high as what you're
looking at so you should be good to go. The temp at the plenum is
not as high as the engine.
That is probably why mine are holding up. When using rubber there
is
no nasty glue or adhesive from the gasket to clean off either if
you need to get under the plenum later on for something. Just don't
over tighten them. No need to tighten until you get metal on metal.
I used 2lb less than OEM spec for torque.
You could use the new gaskets to lay over the rubber and trace out
the pattern to save time later on. I had to use the plenum itself to
make a pattern that I then put over the rubber to cut. The first one
I cut I used an exacto blade. The second I used a small pair of
curved scissors. The results were the same both ways.
Here is a pic of the template I cut:
