I've searched this forum and could not find a similar short cut to re-installing the exhaust mainifold to the block with a new gasket. This will of course make the job less daunting when one replaces spark plugs (as I did) and the socket will not go over the plug itslef as the manifold interferes.
Yesterday it took me well over an hour to replace the starboard manifold on the one engine as I am right handed and my left has trouble holding up the heavy manifold with a gasket to be aligned to attach to the block. I was constantly dropping the bolts that you can use to align the gasket. Going home I remembered an old trick from years ago and this morning I was able to install the manifold and gasket, all aligned with all six bolts in about 5 minutes.
Use an elastic band with or without a paper clip, your choice, but with the paper clip I was able to ensure that the band and clip were removed:
Photo #1 - Close up of manifold without gasket.
Photo #2 - Close up of just the rubber band, same is looped over the head of the bolt, bring it over the top of the manifold and hook the other end over the threads of the bolt with the gasket sitting on the bolt and behind the band.
Photo #3 - Use a paper clip, hook the rubber band to the clip and the clip over the bolt, Do this for the two outer ends and once you start the bolts threads you can then remove the clip by pulling down the one end.
No need for gasket sealant, as it is not really called for from what I could find.
Yesterday it took me well over an hour to replace the starboard manifold on the one engine as I am right handed and my left has trouble holding up the heavy manifold with a gasket to be aligned to attach to the block. I was constantly dropping the bolts that you can use to align the gasket. Going home I remembered an old trick from years ago and this morning I was able to install the manifold and gasket, all aligned with all six bolts in about 5 minutes.
Use an elastic band with or without a paper clip, your choice, but with the paper clip I was able to ensure that the band and clip were removed:
Photo #1 - Close up of manifold without gasket.
Photo #2 - Close up of just the rubber band, same is looped over the head of the bolt, bring it over the top of the manifold and hook the other end over the threads of the bolt with the gasket sitting on the bolt and behind the band.
Photo #3 - Use a paper clip, hook the rubber band to the clip and the clip over the bolt, Do this for the two outer ends and once you start the bolts threads you can then remove the clip by pulling down the one end.
No need for gasket sealant, as it is not really called for from what I could find.
