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exhaust french locks
« 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 
             
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Re: exhaust french locks
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: exhaust french locks
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2008, 04:22:12 PM »
Thanks John. That seemed like the logical answer, but I wanted to make sure.   Bill
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Re: exhaust french locks
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2008, 02:44:07 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?
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Re: exhaust french locks
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2008, 04:56:22 PM »
Are french locks installed on 69 302's?

Yes, they are.
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Re: exhaust french locks
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2008, 05:50:33 PM »
I've got bags of NOS locks. But they are probably still available, No?

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Re: exhaust french locks
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: exhaust french locks
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: exhaust french locks
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2008, 05:00:25 AM »
 big block  one still available to ?