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gents, as most of you know im under going a complete engine rebuild, its coming along well so far id like to know what is being used to replace the as per moss engine section part #13- "plug-felt front and rear bearing caps"? as ive been unsuccessful at finding new replacements, thanks in advance a7777. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/savewave.gif
 
Came with a gasket kit I bought I think.
 
Yep BH is right Anthony, they are in the complete engine gasket kit they might be some little square cork bits that you trim to fit.---Keoke
 
Came with my gasket set also. When Moss says that something is "NA" it just means that "they" don't stock it for one reason or another.
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7777's, Even Moss say; they be included with the "Conversion Gasket Set"---Keoke /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banana.gif
 
Keoke said:
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7777's, Even Moss say; they be included with the "Conversion Gasket Set"---Keoke /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banana.gif
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keoke, oh our mutual friend did not include them with either kit, but i did find them with "healey surgeons" thanks guys /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/driving.gif
 
Anthony, You musta done somthing awfully bad to our mutual friend or the parts got lost in the move or maybe it doesn't matter how you get felt.---Keoke- /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif
 
it's about time you bought from someone who actually delivers the part. isn't it a nice change of pace?
 
shg, i got both kits from our mutual friend same as the moss ones just spoke to moss they no longer include them in either maybe keokes got a different moss out by him? i ordered mine from healey surgeons, when they told me they had them ya cant imagine how relieved i "felt" /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif
 
Well I just told you what them Moss folks say on their on line catalog Anthony, an I know you can't believe everything you read. OTOH, My parts bin is stocked with NOS gasket kits in the Circus Circus boxes and I don't need to go looking to get felt. Similarly, I do not know where Greg gets felt either, but he says it is good!---Keoke
 
Be careful installing them.

If you trim them flush they'll receed into the groove and leak. I suggest soaking them in oil for awhile and leave a little sticking out before installing the bearing cap. How do others install them?
 
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Be careful installing them.

If you trim them flush they'll receed into the groove and leak. I suggest soaking them in oil for awhile and leave a little sticking out before installing the bearing cap. How do others install them?
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I installed them the same as you, except they were liberally soaked with Permatex Aviation sealer instead of oil.
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PS - At least on my BN2, I don't see where the felt plugs are actually accomplishing much. The main cap to block joints are actually covered & well sealed by the engine's front & back plate gaskets. The bottom of the joints are sealed by the pan gasket. Are the sixes different?
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Thanks Anthony, lots of little tricks I've learned over the years. My favorite uncle was an engine rebuilder/mechanic/racer for many years during the 40's and 50's.

Dave, no I don't think the sixes are that much different other than having two more cylinders. I suppose they are more of an "oil wick" than anything else.
 
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