Author Topic: Where to buy copper exhaust gaskets for Tonti Big Block in the U.S.?  (Read 4464 times)

Offline NCAmother

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I've been looking for some copper exhaust gaskets for 850 Lemans II in the united states.  I'm coming up short, I've only seen the aluminum style.   I see copper exhaust rings available overseas, but I'd like to purchase in the states for expedited shipping.  Thanks  :)
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Re: Where to buy copper exhaust gaskets for Tonti Big Block in the U.S.?
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2016, 08:26:07 PM »
Not too far from you is Eurotrash Jambalaya (San Jose). Forum member Joe has some copper exhaust rings
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Re: Where to buy copper exhaust gaskets for Tonti Big Block in the U.S.?
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2016, 09:21:10 PM »
Thanks for the plug, but copper not used on Tonti, only loop.  Aluminum/asbestos sandwich, square profile.  The early gaskets would probably work, but that's not the design.  Might run into an issue.

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Re: Where to buy copper exhaust gaskets for Tonti Big Block in the U.S.?
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2016, 11:30:44 PM »
Thanks guys, I'm looking specifically for copper, the motor is pretty built up including a Dr. John stainless exhaust
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Re: Where to buy copper exhaust gaskets for Tonti Big Block in the U.S.?
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2016, 07:41:11 AM »
Have you tried the local auto parts store, many cars use the same type of gasket.
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Re: Where to buy copper exhaust gaskets for Tonti Big Block in the U.S.?
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2016, 08:04:50 AM »
loop gaskets are a smaller diameter, doubt you would get a good fit. def, not same diameter...
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Re: Where to buy copper exhaust gaskets for Tonti Big Block in the U.S.?
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2016, 08:35:40 AM »
Have you tried the local auto parts store, many cars use the same type of gasket.

+1 Check with the NAPA guys. They've been in my experience very willing to look through their catalogs to find an equivalent to what you are looking for. Other parts stores, not so much and don't even mention it's for a motorcycle; that's their ticket to dismiss you immediately.

Go with dimensions of what you are looking for at NAPA.

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Re: Where to buy copper exhaust gaskets for Tonti Big Block in the U.S.?
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2016, 10:15:17 AM »
Thanks guys, I'm gonna check out the local Napa store.  Can anyone recall a thickness for the gasket?
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Re: Where to buy copper exhaust gaskets for Tonti Big Block in the U.S.?
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2016, 10:16:25 AM »
loop gaskets are a smaller diameter, doubt you would get a good fit. def, not same diameter...
I was thinking about taking a chance on the loop gaskets, glad you clarified it doesn't work
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Re: Where to buy copper exhaust gaskets for Tonti Big Block in the U.S.?
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2016, 10:17:43 AM »
Why do you have to *have* copper?
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Re: Where to buy copper exhaust gaskets for Tonti Big Block in the U.S.?
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2016, 11:14:21 AM »
Why do you have to *have* copper?
personal preference.  I've never had exhaust leaks with new and re-used copper. 
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Re: Where to buy copper exhaust gaskets for Tonti Big Block in the U.S.?
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2016, 09:26:05 PM »
One of the pages in the Sudco catalog lists sizes of exhaust gaskets. I don't know the size of the Tonti gaskets off hand but a few measurements from one and you might find one from a Japanese bike that works. You will want to confirm that they are copper though.



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Re: Where to buy copper exhaust gaskets for Tonti Big Block in the U.S.?
« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2016, 10:08:32 PM »
Used to have a decent stash of copper rings that I acquired over 30 years ago. Used them on my Bevel Ducatis, Tontis, even my Commandos. Got them from a former Italian car parts supplier.  Never knew their original applications .Never a problem. If I still had some , I would have no problems using them.
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Re: Where to buy copper exhaust gaskets for Tonti Big Block in the U.S.?
« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2016, 01:37:37 AM »
One of the pages in the Sudco catalog lists sizes of exhaust gaskets. I don't know the size of the Tonti gaskets off hand but a few measurements from one and you might find one from a Japanese bike that works. You will want to confirm that they are copper though.




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