Accurate Fitting 273 Exhaust Manifold Gaskets?

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dibbons

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In 1965 the factory used metal exhaust gaskets with built in heat shields which were used on both driver and passenger sides as far as I know (at least they are still in place on the '65 Signet convertible here in the back yard-see photos 1 & 2).

The gaskets I found in my two complete overhaul sets (see photos #6 & #7) don't even come close. And what are all those pointless four more holes and extra material running along the bottom of the gasket (see photos #3, #4, #5)? Is there a better fitting gasket out there? At this point, no gasket at all might even seal better. Thank you.

factory ex gasket driver.JPG


factory ex gasket passenger.JPG


no fit exhaust gasket 1.JPG


no fit exhaust gasket 2.JPG


no fit exhaust gasket 3.JPG


no fit exhaust gasket 4.JPG


no fit exhaust gasket 5.JPG
 
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