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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: NED on February 13, 2008, 03:15:23 AM

Title: exhaust french locks
Post by: NED on February 13, 2008, 03:15:23 AM

Do the french locks on 67 exhaust manifolds go between the washer and bolt head or between the manifold and washer? Seems loke an elementry question, but it does make a difference  Thanks 
             
                           Bill
 

Title: Re: exhaust french locks
Post by: JohnZ on February 13, 2008, 04:36:39 PM

Yup, it makes a difference - the french locks go between the bolt head and the washer; if you put them between the washer and the manifold, the washer interferes with bending them against the flat on the bolt head.

Title: Re: exhaust french locks
Post by: NED on February 14, 2008, 04:22:12 PM

Thanks John. That seemed like the logical answer, but I wanted to make sure.   Bill

Title: Re: exhaust french locks
Post by: sixt9x33rs on November 23, 2008, 02:44:07 PM

Quote from: JohnZ on February 13, 2008, 04:36:39 PM

Yup, it makes a difference - the french locks go between the bolt head and the washer; if you put them between the washer and the manifold, the washer interferes with bending them against the flat on the bolt head.

Are french locks installed on 69 302's?

Title: Re: exhaust french locks
Post by: JohnZ on November 23, 2008, 04:56:22 PM

Quote from: sixt9x33rs on November 23, 2008, 02:44:07 PM

Are french locks installed on 69 302's?

Yes, they are.

Title: Re: exhaust french locks
Post by: Sauron327 on November 23, 2008, 05:50:33 PM

I've got bags of NOS locks. But they are probably still available, No?

Title: Re: exhaust french locks
Post by: JohnZ on November 24, 2008, 03:49:02 PM

I don't know if the OEM plain steel french locks are still available from GM - I haven't checked. Most of the aftermarket ones are stainless, and they aren't correct.

Title: Re: exhaust french locks
Post by: CVKUEBER on November 25, 2008, 10:14:29 PM

The current GM part # is 14081241 and yes they are still available. They are stamped steel. The old part # was 3880844. Hope this is helpful.

Title: Re: exhaust french locks
Post by: rare4k on November 26, 2008, 05:00:25 AM

 big block  one still available to ?