76 Liquifire Exhaust Question

[atcwanab]

You have to forgive me as I have been out of this for a few years thanks to college. I have decided my new project will be another 76 Liquifire. My question is, is there a good solution to the mess of oil where the manifold meets the exhaust pipe? Also, does anyone have any advice on what paint will hold well if I repaint the exhaust I have. This sled will be a total restoration from the ground up. I just picked it up yesterday so I am sure the questions will be flowing over the next year. Thanks for any suggestions.

[harleysportster]

You can use a product like this one,
http://www.permatex.com/products/Automo ... _Maker.htm
You will need to clean the "ball and socket" with a degreaser suck as "brake clean" Let it setup for 24 hours before start up.
Exhaust systems are tough to keep painted. For a good high-temp paint to stick, you need to sand-blast it first.

[lwb140]

heat resistant powder coat would be my first choice wade

[atcwanab]

I think maybe I will try to have it powder coated. I will also try the silicone. Thanks for the help!