David makes an excellent point. All too often I discover that parts,
gaskets, etc for some older piece of equipment is no longer available.
FelPro is one manufacturer who does supply gasket material in sheet form.
I get mine from an automotive supply house. MAPA and Autilite are two chains
that do carry this product. It comes in various thicknesses.
One problem you will find is cutting out the smaller holes for screws and
bolts. A die cutter hole punch is essential for this. Look to leather
craft stores or a good tool shop for such a hole cutters. The plier type
hole cutter is good for up to 1/4" diameter holes and my die cutter set
goes from 1/4" diameter hole up to 1-1/2" The latter is useful for
cutting clearance holes for shafts etc in gear case housings. Use a hard
rubber backing when cutting with this kind of cutter. Otherwise you dull
the edge too quickly.
Gasket in a tube is also useful but not always. don't try this on
injection pumps or caburetors where bit of the RTV could get into the
inside and clog something. Locktite and Permatex has RTV in several
grades. Blue, black, and red. Although nominally silicone based each
has specific characteristics.
Arild
----- Original Message -----
From: djmarchand@cox.net
Jim:
The price for a gasket set is ridiculous. I bought one set, then I
searched for cork gasket sheet. It wasn't easy to find, but after asking
at two or three auto parts shops I finally found it. Apparantly no one
makes their own gaskets anymore.
It is cork, but it also seems to have rubber impregnated in it. So it
should last much longer than regular cork.
I used the new gasket as a pattern and then cut out a couple of spares
with an Exacto knife. I now have enough cork left over for about 6 more
spares.
David
David makes an excellent point. All too often I discover that parts,
gaskets, etc for some older piece of equipment is no longer available.
FelPro is one manufacturer who does supply gasket material in sheet form.
I get mine from an automotive supply house. MAPA and Autilite are two chains
that do carry this product. It comes in various thicknesses.
One problem you will find is cutting out the smaller holes for screws and
bolts. A die cutter hole punch is essential for this. Look to leather
craft stores or a good tool shop for such a hole cutters. The plier type
hole cutter is good for up to 1/4" diameter holes and my die cutter set
goes from 1/4" diameter hole up to 1-1/2" The latter is useful for
cutting clearance holes for shafts etc in gear case housings. Use a hard
rubber backing when cutting with this kind of cutter. Otherwise you dull
the edge too quickly.
Gasket in a tube is also useful but not always. don't try this on
injection pumps or caburetors where bit of the RTV could get into the
inside and clog something. Locktite and Permatex has RTV in several
grades. Blue, black, and red. Although nominally silicone based each
has specific characteristics.
Arild
----- Original Message -----
From: <djmarchand@cox.net>
> Jim:
> The price for a gasket set is ridiculous. I bought one set, then I
> searched for cork gasket sheet. It wasn't easy to find, but after asking
> at two or three auto parts shops I finally found it. Apparantly no one
> makes their own gaskets anymore.
>
> It is cork, but it also seems to have rubber impregnated in it. So it
> should last much longer than regular cork.
>
> I used the new gasket as a pattern and then cut out a couple of spares
> with an Exacto knife. I now have enough cork left over for about 6 more
> spares.
>
> David
