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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">A properly installed cork gasket does not rely on "goop" to stick it to the head. </div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">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. </div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Gary</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div><br></div>
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On Friday, October 20, 2023 at 12:12:01 PM CDT, Simon Lachlan via Healeys <healeys@autox.team.net> wrote:
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<div><div id="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518"><div><div class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518WordSection1"><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal"><span>Hi,</span></p><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal"><span>Just from my own experience:-</span></p><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal"><span>Yes, worth it.</span></p><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal"><span>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.</span></p><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal"><span>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..)</span></p><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal"><span>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.</span></p><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal"><span>..Worth it. In my opinion at least.</span></p><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal"><span>Simon</span></p><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal"><span> </span></p><div id="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518yqt45770" class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518yqt0902721505"><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Healeys <healeys-bounces@autox.team.net> <b>On Behalf Of </b>patrick williams<br clear="none"><b>Sent:</b> 20 October 2023 14:34<br clear="none"><b>To:</b> healeys@autox.team.net<br clear="none"><b>Subject:</b> [Healeys] Rocker cover gasket</span></p><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal"> </p><div><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal">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:</p><div><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal">1. Is the silicone gasket worth it?</p></div><div><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal">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?</p></div><div><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal">Thanks.</p></div><div><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal">Pat Williams</p></div><div><p class="ydp8080dd6dyiv5885094518MsoNormal">1960 BT7</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="ydp8080dd6dyqt0902721505" id="ydp8080dd6dyqt16440">_______________________________________________<br clear="none">Support Team.Net <a shape="rect" href="http://www.team.net/donate.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.team.net/donate.html</a><br clear="none">Suggested annual donation $12.75<br clear="none"><br clear="none">Archive: <a shape="rect" href="http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys</a> <a shape="rect" href="http://autox.team.net/archive/healeys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://autox.team.net/archive/healeys</a><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><a shape="rect" href="mailto:Healeys@autox.team.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Healeys@autox.team.net</a><br clear="none"><a shape="rect" href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys</a><br clear="none"><br clear="none">Unsubscribe/Manage: <a shape="rect" href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/warthodson@aol.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/warthodson@aol.com</a><br clear="none"><br clear="none"></div></div>
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