Crusader risers and elbows

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Crusader risers and elbows

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Getting ready to remove/replace existing ones and have a couple questions. Do I drain the system (FWC) so as to not leak into exhuast during removal ?
And on installation, what gaskets are needed to seperate FWC from seawater ? And last, should I replace all bolts or reuse and where do I find a socket to fit these (12 point) ?
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drain down raw water and Anti-freeze, the gaskets are solid with only bolt holes maybe a weep hole on some you'll need two per side and new S/S block plates. 12 point sockets and be had at HD, Lowe's and Sears....and yes Jamie's best toy store Snap-On and I replace bolts, grade 8. NO S/S bolts....
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alexander38 wrote:drain down raw water and Anti-freeze, the gaskets are solid with only bolt holes maybe a weep hole on some you'll need two per side and new S/S block plates. 12 point sockets and be had at HD, Lowe's and Sears....and yes Jamie's best toy store Snap-On and I replace bolts, grade 8. NO S/S bolts....
Why no S/S bolts?
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Manifolds are FWC too?
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S/S bolts gall when you tighten them. They tighten fine but after being the manifold and heat cycles they'll break when you go to remove them..trust me on this... :evil: stick to grade 8
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Big D , yes manifolds are FWC.
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http://www.oscomotors.com/catalog/catalog17.asp
There is a description here of what you need. Note the SS shut off plate Tony mentioned. There are a few manufacturers but the parts are the same. You could also get Crusader OEM parts.
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