[Healeys] 100 balance pipe gland seal ideas

[Michael Salter]

The original material seems to be tap gland packing string. I've
successfully used that which is available at plumbing supply stores.

M

On Wed., Mar. 31, 2021, 10:03 p.m. Alan Seigrist via Healeys, <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Is there any conventional wisdom for making this seal?  This is on the
> balance pipe between the carbs on the 100 engine.
>
> I think originally it was some mixture of fibre/cloth and a tarlike
> substance wound in a circle and compressed when assembled.  The o-rings
> they provide in head gasket kits are a laughable substitute.
>
> Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Alan
>
>
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