When I did my 1980 shovelhead I seen those or seen that style. What I did I use the o-ring because it had the groove in the intake and the head but I wrapped it about four or five maybe six times with pink Teflon tape underneath the clamp seems to work well. But I also think it's important to support the carburetor so it doesn't move around some people forget that. When I bought the bike the carburetor was not supported. That looks like a good setup I do put a little bit of oil anytime there's an o-ring involved to help it not pinch, or roll up
I always wanted to build a wedge to sit in the back of the tee to try and divert flow each direction, really small to get a tig torch in to build it up, then considered building the wedge and securing it with a screw from the outside, some say there was a manifold like that available, Ive never seen one I had some split clamps with a groove for the O ring and greased the ring and filed the edge of the clamp so it didnt bulge at the clamp split when tightened Might be able to repair the galled surfaces with epoxy while still on the head?
Great thought, I like that!! As far as the wedge.....I would think that should reduce restriction for better flow. I've never seen an inlet manifold like that, but it makes sense to me. Thanks for taking the time to comment!!
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Good video
@@richardschaffling9882 Thanks, soooo much to learn. Ride safe.
When I did my 1980 shovelhead I seen those or seen that style. What I did I use the o-ring because it had the groove in the intake and the head but I wrapped it about four or five maybe six times with pink Teflon tape underneath the clamp seems to work well. But I also think it's important to support the carburetor so it doesn't move around some people forget that. When I bought the bike the carburetor was not supported. That looks like a good setup
I do put a little bit of oil anytime there's an o-ring involved to help it not pinch, or roll up
@MoeLarrycurly1 Nice....The Teflon is a great idea. Thanks for your input. It's always appreciated.
I always wanted to build a wedge to sit in the back of the tee to try and divert flow each direction, really small to get a tig torch in to build it up, then considered building the wedge and securing it with a screw from the outside, some say there was a manifold like that available, Ive never seen one
I had some split clamps with a groove for the O ring and greased the ring and filed the edge of the clamp so it didnt bulge at the clamp split when tightened
Might be able to repair the galled surfaces with epoxy while still on the head?
Great thought, I like that!! As far as the wedge.....I would think that should reduce restriction for better flow. I've never seen an inlet manifold like that, but it makes sense to me. Thanks for taking the time to comment!!