[Healeys] Rocker cover gasket

[Mike Sinclair]

Agreed.  I spent a lot of time straightening and flattening (?) a cover, 
and it made a huge difference.

Mike

On 10/20/23 1:54 PM, warthodson--- via Healeys wrote:
> A properly installed cork gasket does not rely on "goop" to stick it 
> to the head.
> One reason for leaks at the head to cork or silicone gasket is the 
> original stamped steel valve covers have been over tightened & 
> distorted in a futile attempt to stop the leaks. I.E. the valve cover 
> mating surface is no longer flat but the old cork gasket gets blamed.
> Gary
>
>
> On Friday, October 20, 2023 at 12:12:01 PM CDT, Simon Lachlan via 
> Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>
> Hi,
>
> Just from my own experience:-
>
> Yes, worth it.
>
> Not sure where the issue is here…if you have an alloy cover, like 
> mine, buy the “alloy cover” one. If not, buy the other one. Presumably 
> there is some small difference in shape.
>
> You need to get the appropriate glue, then stick it permanently to the 
> rocker cover. Not easy, as it’s prone to contracting inwards along the 
> length of the cover. (Self-explanatory once you’re actually doing it.) 
> Do I recall the use of clothes pegs and/or bulldog clips? Not sure..)
>
> Anyhow, once it’s on, it’s great. You can take the cover off and 
> replace it with confidence. No leaks…no gloop sticking cork to head.
>
> ..Worth it. In my opinion at least.
>
> Simon
>
> *From:*Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *patrick 
> williams
> *Sent:* 20 October 2023 14:34
> *To:* healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* [Healeys] Rocker cover gasket
>
> I have the excellent Ray Juncal rocker cover with a cork gasket.  I 
> noticed that Moss sells a silicone gasket.   So 2 questions for the list:
>
> 1. Is the silicone gasket worth it?
>
> 2. Moss has 2 versions, one for the original rocker cover and one for 
> "alloy covers". No other explanation.   Anyone have an opinion on 
> which to get?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Pat Williams
>
> 1960 BT7
>
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