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Points Cover Gasket
Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 11:39 pm
by 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?
Re: Points Cover Gasket
Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 12:07 am
by 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!
Re: Points Cover Gasket
Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 12:45 am
by 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?
Re: Points Cover Gasket
Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 1:43 am
by 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.
Re: Points Cover Gasket
Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 2:58 am
by Bamboo812
KellyVB 75R90S wrote: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.
Re: Points Cover Gasket
Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 9:51 am
by KellyVB 75R90S
will be trying various sizes today, THANKS for the great tip my friend, D
Re: Points Cover Gasket
Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 9:52 am
by jimmyg
O-ring is the way to go. Install with black silicone sealant and you're done.
jimmyg
Re: Points Cover Gasket
Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 12:32 am
by 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.