[Healeys] Gland

[Alan Seigrist]

John -

You are correct.  Disregard my previous erroneous advice!

Best,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 4:43 PM, John Harper <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk> wrote:

> Alan
>
> Sorry but I have to disagree with you. The original material was certainly
> not cork. I might be lead; if not something very similar. It appears that
> something like string is encased in lead and then would around to make a
> ring. It is then compressed to shape so that when further compressed between
> the two internally tapered flanges it bites hard onto the smooth balance
> pipe.
>
> About 50 years ago it was possible to purchase similar material for winding
> into water pump glands. An example being a Fordson Tractor of that vintage.
>
> If it was lead then regulation might make this part illegal to sell so an
> alternative needs to be found but I would not have thought that cork would
> have been up to it.
>
> Regards
>
>
>> This item is usually sold as part of the head gasket set for the 100
>> motor.  It is simply a Cork O ring, you might be able to cut one to
>> fit.
>>
>> I believe ahead 4 healeys in the UK may sell this O ring  seperately.
>>
>> Alan