[Healeys] Crunch Washers

[Jim Ryan]

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On Sat, May 1, 2021, 6:18 PM Michael Salter via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> "I use a regular flat washer with a rubber gasket integral – can’t
> remember exactly what it’s called at the moment (bonded sealing washer, or
> grommet washer)."
> I believe the official name is Dowty Washer. Developed by Dowty Hydraulics
> for use in aircraft hydraulic systems.
>
> On Sat., May 1, 2021, 5:09 p.m. Earl Kagna via Healeys, <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Gary:
>>
>>
>>
>> I use a regular flat washer with a rubber gasket integral – can’t
>> remember exactly what it’s called at the moment (bonded sealing washer, or
>> grommet washer).  Use an appropriate sized rubber o-ring to keep it from
>> wandering sideways into the undercut on the drain bolt.
>>
>>
>>
>> I’ve used this system for 30 plus years on both Healeys without leaks or
>> problems, and they don’t have to be replaced at subsequent oil changes.
>> The one on the tri-carb had been on the car for 20 plus years – a couple of
>> oil changes per year.
>>
>>
>>
>> When you’ve got the drain plug out or the car, take it with you to the
>> auto parts store and fit it up to your satisfaction there.  A couple of
>> dollars should do it.  Pretty sure the washer size is ¾”.
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>>
>>
>> Earl Kagna
>>
>> Victoria BC
>>
>> BJ8, BT7 tri-carb
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>> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Gary
>> Anderson via Healeys
>> *Sent:* Saturday, May 1, 2021 11:14 AM
>> *To:* healeys at autox.team.net
>> *Subject:* [Healeys] Crunch Washers
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks to everyone for your information. I don't think I'm going to pay
>> $20 for a crunch washer, but the information should allow me and my
>> mechanic -- who works on everything from Lotus Europas to Checker lodge
>> buses -- to figure out something that will do the job properly.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Gary
>>
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