So after the two of us spent an hour getting the gods-rotted heat riser tube bolted together, I find that the flange that holds the exhaust manifold up against the exhaust port is welded on at an angle -- with the stud nuts tightened down all the way, one side of the flange is flush, and the other isn't. Looking down at it from the top, it's obvious that the pipe itself is pointed straight at the head, and the flange is at an angle. AAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH! Since the old muffler is in several rust-ridden pieces, this means I'm bus-less until I can get a replacement shipped to me and installed. Guess I'll be making some calls tomorrow.... Dworkin
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