Another question. Being curious I couldn't wait for the new gasket to remove the "bell". The top bolt area is slightly dished, the bolt boss is even with the top so if I just set it on a table it won't push out. It looks like I would need to set the top on a pc. of pipe or socket to massage it flat. I would set the top outer diameter on a socket not the flange with the gasket. Being that it is a casting I am apprehensive about doing this. Should the boss be up above the outer top rim?
How much will it actually bend before cracking?
I will wait for the new gasket to see how it fits, maybe doesn't need any straightening.
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How much will it actually bend before cracking?
I will wait for the new gasket to see how it fits, maybe doesn't need any straightening.
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