Yes I actually agree on this. Either the original style thin gasket or no
gasket at all is required here.
On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 10:22 PM, Steve Gerow <steveg@abrazosdata.com> wrote:
> John,
>
> IMHO the thicker the gasket the more likely to fail. I installed my rear
> plate with Permatex Aviation Form-a-Gasket in Feb 2008 and it still only
> leaks a drop every couple of weeks from the seal. The cam area is a
> non-issue.
>
> I also sealed the edges of the seal carrier with the same. I masked off the
> outline of the engine and sprayed the rear plate mating surface with 4 or 5
> coats of Permatex Copper Spray-a-Gasket.
>
> No paper gasket at all.
>
>
>
> See:
>
> http://www.pbase.com/stevegerow/image/97270433
>
>
>
> >>>
>
> Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:19:28 -0800
> From: john spaur <jmsdarch@sbcglobal.net
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> Subject: [Healeys] Engine mounting plate gasket
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> John Spaur wrote:
>
> What thickness of gasket material should I use for between the rear
> mounting plate and engine?
>
>
>
>
> --
>
>
>
> Steve Gerow
>
> Altadena, CA, USA
>
> BN6
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