Points Cover Gasket

[KellyVB 75R90S]

Took of the front cover to check alt brushes and the square gasket is shot. Has anyone used permatex in the grove where the gasket goes instead of replacing it? or is it really needed at all?

[Bamboo812]

It is needed, but the stock gasket is a PITA to install. I found a length of insulated copper wire that fit the gap perfectly, and installation was a snap!

[KellyVB 75R90S]

INTERESTING!
I'M an alarm tech so I have LOTS of wire. I guess it seals ok. Was the wire stranded or solid?

[Texer]

Agreed Bamboo, I found that the OEM replacement seemed to have a chord width larger than the channel and had a bad replacement experience with my 1970 /5. I found that a specific o-ring and gasket silicone worked instead but I like your solution a lot.

[Bamboo812]

INTERESTING!
I'M an alarm tech so I have LOTS of wire. I guess it seals ok. Was the wire stranded or solid?

It came off an old busted multi meter I had, so stranded.

[KellyVB 75R90S]

will be trying various sizes today, THANKS for the great tip my friend, D

[jimmyg]

O-ring is the way to go. Install with black silicone sealant and you're done.

jimmyg

[KellyVB 75R90S]

To late, Already found a piece of 16 ga that fit in the grove like a glove. Hope that works. Guess we will see.