[Spridgets] Gasket issue

CosmicMag1380 cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com
Wed Dec 14 21:13:32 MST 2016


Remember that the rings have to seat... Until some run in, there will be
blowby causing excess pressure in the crankcase.Try putting a Judson on a
freshly rebuild engine and then count the leaks!

Kent

On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 6:55 PM, brian via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I think it should just but up to the seal, but I'm the guy that is
> considering renaming his Elf (a Mini variant) after the Exxon Valdez.
> I put a new 1275 in a few weeks ago, and I've been plagued with a
> leak, but not near the rear seal.  I'd be interested in seeing your
> picture.
> Brian
>
> On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 11:22 AM, Mike Rambour via Spridgets
> <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> > Really stupid question
> > Assembling the gearbox to the bottom of a 1275 (Mini Cooper not
> Spridget) and the gasket hangs over the rear seal.  Do I need to trim it ?
>  Or somehow force it over the rear seal ?
> >
> > I took a pic and can post it if it helps and I know it's not Spridget
> but it's close enough someone here will know
> >
> > Mike
> >
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Kent
1960 Bugeye
1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
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