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Old March 6th, 2023, 09:34 PM
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Default V6 Exhaust Manifold Bolt French Locks

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Looks like somebody on Ebay is making GMC V6 exhaust manifold bolt french locks

I picked up a set haven't installed them but the do line up with my 305's exhaust bolts.


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https://www.ebay.com/itm/266124593331

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Old March 7th, 2023, 04:55 PM
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Default Re: V6 Exhaust Manifold Bolt French Locks

What are "french locks?"
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Old March 7th, 2023, 05:46 PM
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Default Re: V6 Exhaust Manifold Bolt French Locks

They are pieces of metal which have tabs that fold over to prevent the exhaust bolts from loosening. Mine are long gone, I've seen them on other trucks and like the look.
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Old March 8th, 2023, 05:14 PM
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Default Re: V6 Exhaust Manifold Bolt French Locks

Thanks. Didn't know they had a name.
I'll take a look if there are remnants on the side that has never been off.
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Default Re: V6 Exhaust Manifold Bolt French Locks

Cool, most are buggered up or rusted through. They are good to have, as the manifold bolts are only tightened to 15-20 ft lbs.

Would be an easy part to laser cut from a piece of sheet metal.
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