Trouble Re-installing Thunderheader 2000 FXDX
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Trouble Re-installing Thunderheader 2000 FXDX
Having trouble re-installing my Thunderheader 2-1 on 2000 FXDX. I replaced the stock gaskets with SE flat gaskets. When I line up both ends of the exhaust, it fits. Here's my problem! The front exhaust flange is getting stuck on the threads of the outer stud. I fit the flange around the studs without the exhaust to make sure studs weren't messed up. No problems.
Do I just pull the pipe a little to flush the flange against the head? It's not making any sense. Is it the gaskets? Has anyone else had this problem when installing this system?
Thanks,
Rob
Do I just pull the pipe a little to flush the flange against the head? It's not making any sense. Is it the gaskets? Has anyone else had this problem when installing this system?
Thanks,
Rob
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Yes, I'm lining up the front and finger tightening the nuts onto the studs. I'll continue on to line up the rear and do the same. Once I get back to the front, the flange doesn't slide flush. So I wasn't sure if the pipe just needs to be pulled a little to get the flange over the remaining threads to be flush.
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It takes some wiggling and screwing around since it's a one-piece pipe. My own experience with the SE flat gaskets and my thunderheader is that I couldn't get the pipe to seal up until I went back to the stock, tapered gaskets.
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