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 ====== Exhaust Tools ====== ====== Exhaust Tools ======
 ===== Jims #788 Exhaust Seal Installation Tool ===== ===== Jims #788 Exhaust Seal Installation Tool =====
-See the installation PDF here: [[http://www.jimsusa.com/pdf/instruction-sheets/788-IS.pdf]] \\ + 
-For use on all 1984 to present Evo Big Twin, XL, and Twin Cam models. \\ +For use on all 1984 to present Evo Big Twin, XL, and Twin Cam models. ([[techtalk:evo:carb04|See the Sportsterpedia EVO Exhaust Section]])\\ 
-This tool installs the exhaust pipe seal H-D No. 65324-83B or Screamin’ Eagle No.17048-98 or equivalent exhaust gaslets. \\+This tool installs the exhaust pipe seal H-D No. 65324-83B or Screamin’ Eagle No.17048-98 or equivalent exhaust gaskets. \\
 It will position the gasket evenly into the head exhaust port thus preventing exhaust leaks. \\ It will position the gasket evenly into the head exhaust port thus preventing exhaust leaks. \\
  
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     - Using Jims tool handle (33416-80) -sold separately- install the small end into the center hole of 788 plate with a new seal in position. \\ Place these pieces up to the head and onto the exhaust mounting studs. \\ Then use a mallet to lightly tap on the end of the handle until the tool plate seats in the head. \\ Then install the pipes up to the head per the FSM.     - Using Jims tool handle (33416-80) -sold separately- install the small end into the center hole of 788 plate with a new seal in position. \\ Place these pieces up to the head and onto the exhaust mounting studs. \\ Then use a mallet to lightly tap on the end of the handle until the tool plate seats in the head. \\ Then install the pipes up to the head per the FSM.
  
-{{:techtalk:ref:tools:jims_exhaust_gasket_tool_1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:jims_exhaust_gasket_tool_2_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\+{{:techtalk:ref:tools:jims_exhaust_gasket_tool_1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:jims_exhaust_gasket_tool_3_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\ 
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 +===== Homemade Exhaust Gasket Installer ===== 
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 +You can toss the gaskets into the freezer for about a half hour to shrink them up a little before installing them. \\ 
 +A good hour or two works better but that still may not help much. \\  
 +Then, carefully tap them into place with a 2x4 piece of wood and a hammer. \\ 
 +Try not to fold them over while seating them into the counterbore. 
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 +2x2 piece of wood used below... could have had better results with a 2x4. \\ 
 +{{:techtalk:ref:tools:installing_exhaust_gaskets_2_by_johnk.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by JohnK of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-motor-top-end/132786-fixing-a-leaky-top-end-with-pics/page6#post2887799)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:installing_exhaust_gaskets_1_by_johnk.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by JohnK of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-motor-top-end/132786-fixing-a-leaky-top-end-with-pics/page6#post2887799)) \\
  
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