Replacing exhaust gaskets
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I have had a Dragula and now have a Rush Wrath which is pretty much the same pipe. I've used the Cometics on both. I have never had a sealing problem with these.
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My method consists of taking a small piece of steel wool to clean out the inside of the exhaust port in order to remove any debris which has stuck in there. I just put my finger on a small piece and swirl it around a time or two.
Then I smear some Vaseline or other grease all over the exhaust port and the new exhaust gasket. I then carefully push the gasket into the port using my fingers. Once it has gone in as far as possible using pressure from my fingers I use a large socket and very gently tap it in the rest of the way using a small ball peen hammer. The secret, if there is one, is using the lubricant on the gasket.
Then I smear some Vaseline or other grease all over the exhaust port and the new exhaust gasket. I then carefully push the gasket into the port using my fingers. Once it has gone in as far as possible using pressure from my fingers I use a large socket and very gently tap it in the rest of the way using a small ball peen hammer. The secret, if there is one, is using the lubricant on the gasket.
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Anyone have any secrets that makes it easier to get the exhaust gaskets in place? Was going to put my new Drago 2's on so I purchased new exhaust gaskets from HD as Drago recommends. Pulled the old ones out with no problem but cannot get the new ones to go in without damage. Rear one went in fine but the center of it ballooned out all the way around it for some reason. Don't know why it done that. Cannot get the front one in at all. Tried pushing it in by hand like the rear one with no luck and tried getting it started then using old pipe and flange to push it in, also with no luck. It just messed it all up. Thought about using some sandpaper on the gaskets to touch them up a bit. What do you all do?
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I installed the tapered type exhaust gaskets but I would think the tool would work on both types of gaskets. I bought mine from Mac tools but I'll use them at work. If I wanted to save a buck or two I would have got them from Harbour Freight. It did a great job of holding the gasket still while I pushed the gasket in.
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Went to Harbor Freight and bought the bearing race driver set. Put the gaskets in the freezer for a little while. I put the gasket on the driver and pushed them right in. Worked like a charm. Thanks for all the suggestions.
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He knows a thing or two.Good advice
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