Leaderboard

You can fold and crimp the edges closed too in order to bend it but still need the plate welded on. Circumference of a 10" circle is about 31 1/2 inches and most places sell tube at 36 inches. Good tight crimps on the ends and you can fill it with water which is much easier to empty out. And just another little tid bit. Connecting car batteries in series does work for arc/stick welding. I have a real welder but curiosity got the best of me so had to try it. Not the most safe thing I guess but danger is my middle name! LoL I used 3 batteries but thinking 2 would work with a small thin rod

All of those metal rings go on after the gaskets. The last thing to go on is the O ring which seals the connection of the case and the head. The rest seals the manifold and the head Yup, that check valve bearing should stop gas flow. Something is wrong