3 washers/spacers where do they go??

[bretto]

So I'm stripping my M38 down with a 3A engine.  I go to take off the intake/exhaust mannys together and after I undo all the bolts then slide of the assembly, I hear parts falling.  There were, what I found, 3 washers or spacers that have the same size hole as the studs and about 3/16 thick.  I put them back on exhaust thinking that is where they belong as there are 3 studs, but they seem too thick and I cant say I recall them there while I was undoing the nuts.  And I cant see where else they would go.  Any ideas?
Thanks
Brett

[rocketeer]

Here's some info:

http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/intake-exhaust-manifold-hardware_topic9997.html



Larry

[bretto]

I figured it out shortly after where they went.  I was pleasantly surprised how easy all the hardware came off.  I had dreaded the exhaust nuts, fearing breakage but after soaking for 2 days in PB Blaster, they came off just fine.  I've only had 3 bolts so far break on my tear down and they were for the tub mounts.  I'm hoping to pull the motor off the frame this weekend.

Thanks,

Brett

[Doug]

Do yourself a favor.  When you put it back together, make sure you use some anit-seize on those nuts.   That way they will also come off again in the future hopefully easily.   Without anti-sieze, they can really fuse on tight due to the manifold exhaust heat.    The large washer go to the studs where the intake and exhaust manifold share a stud.