HughMc
Member
- Joined
- Feb 14, 2015
- Messages
- 7
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Pegasus
- Vessel Make
- 1984 Californian 43 Cockpit
I'm having an impossible time sourcing exhaust gaskets for my '84 6V53 Detroits. Had to rebuild the turbos, and the mechanic had to pull the exhaust riser from the manifold in order to remove the turbos. We're all ready to go, with rebuilt turbos and injectors, but simply can't find this one bleedin' gasket.
Nobody seems to know how to proceed, not the mechanic, not any of the parts houses. My question is can I just get a machine shop to custom build all metal gaskets? I think the originals are a composite, with metal over a fibrous gasket.
Anybody have any experience with custom fabricating gaskets?
Nobody seems to know how to proceed, not the mechanic, not any of the parts houses. My question is can I just get a machine shop to custom build all metal gaskets? I think the originals are a composite, with metal over a fibrous gasket.
Anybody have any experience with custom fabricating gaskets?