Silicone as an exhaust manifold sealant??

My power wagon/318 has just silicone. No gaskets. When i pulled original manifolds there were no gaskets.

^ This. It was the same with my 383's HP manifolds. I did have them trued on a big sander when I had them off. Actually, it's likely a must. Check across them all with a straightedge.

How much are the Clifford gaskets? Flange leaks blow:lol: (pun intended), it's worth the expense to be leak free.