LANNYBOB

what type of material around the house can i use to make a muffler gasket on my engines. i heard a playing card but wont that burn away in a few minutes.

agexpert

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Go to an auto-parts store and get a sheet of thin, high temp gasket material for like a dollar.

Ernie Misner

Don't use a gasket there. You will get a tighter and more permanant fit just using a smear of high temp (red type) silicone on the surfaces after cleaning them good. The gaskets sound like a good idea but as they smash thinner from the heat cycling and vibration bad things happen. I realize that gaskets are often included with the engines but most folks don't use them for long.

Ernie

redfox435cat

I been using brown paper bags for years with no troble so I wouldn't see the problem witha playing card

onepern

I use the silicone it not only makes a good seal but it works like glue so your muffler is less likely to come lose

d_bodary

My Feedback: (85)

Ultra Copper silicone sealer. No gasket needed as others have stated the gasket compresses bolts come loose. muffler ends up lost.

Dennis

LANNYBOB

thanks guys for the info. love ya