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bill_powell

bill_powell

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Hello again everybody; I'm back begging for help.

I have a spin-on filter on my 1275. I just completed installing a new starter, re: the thread here:

https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/u..._5_S#Post700263

In so doing, I had to remove my spin-on to make clearance. I left the block-side in place, and removed the head/filter unit. The job went well, but the gasket was torn in the process, and I need a new one.

Where, oh where, can I find the gasket for this:

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It's marked Purolator, seen here:

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If anyone has any thought to where I can find a gasket, I would really appreciate it.




As for the starter itself, sside from the gasket fiasco, the job went well. The new gear reduction starter functions <span style="font-style: italic">very</span> well, but it's a TIGHT fit. It's no more than an 1/8" inch clearance. Very hard to see here, but I added a faint red circle showing the tiny gap:

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Did not seem to be an issue when I started her up; but it <span style="font-style: italic">is</span> a little close...
 
make your own gasket. Material can be purchased at any decent auto parts store. You can use the old one for a guide or use the part itself. Scissor and a razor blade to cut it out- you may even be able to find some gasket punches like these

https://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece-hollow-punch-set-3838.html

cheap and invaluable when you need them.


Mark
 
SilentUnicorn said:
make your own gasket. Material can be purchased at any decent auto parts store. You can use the old one for a guide or use the part itself. Scissor and a razor blade to cut it out- you may even be able to find some gasket punches like these

Mark
Click to expand...

Here ya go.
I've also done a rubbing with crayon on regular paper, cut out then transferred to gasket paper.
 
Well it sounds to me like you guys just want to see me work some more...

But it is a good idea, and I've been thinking of doing just that. Bummer is, no such store around here; it will have to wait until I can take a trip into town next week.

Well, I'm ordering those punches, and some gasket material, and we'll see which happens first.

I have my own crayons, however. I really like that rubbing idea. Gonna try it. :yesnod:
 
Well, if you feel you just gotta use technology from the 50's(gasket). There is another way. take some gasket paper, or light single veneer cardboard and hold it up to the piece the gasket goes on. With a small ballpeen hammer "tap" around the perimeter and into the orifices of the item, to leave impressions where to cut the gasket..


Myself, if I were you, would "modernize" the sealing with updated material. Buy a cheez whiz bottle of Permatex "The Right Stuff... Clean both surfaces(brakleen, alcohol, whatever) apply a light bead of The Right stuff to one component(either the block or the filter head) and bolt together. Let cure overnight and no more leak.. And with Permatex in case you ever have to take it apart you will not need to chisel it apart. If you use a modicum amount of sealant.

hth
 
What is this 'modernize' and 'updated material' of which you speak?


Actually, I did consider using Permatex High-Temp Red, because I have some, but was unsure if it was appropriate.

As I said, we have no real parts store around here. There's only about 1400 people. Heck, we only have one stop light. And it sits directly in front of the Courthouse, the Sheriff's office, and the County Jail. You don't want to run it.
 
Thanks all.

Saved the link, ordered the gasket items, and I'll also get into town next week and pick up some of that "Right Stuff" as well. Guess I really should make some effort to enter the modern age.

Except for cell phones. Never had one, and I'm not getting one now. :banana:
 
I agree with Ron Mcpherson. That is the way we have always done it down on the farm. (also local old time mechanics). Quick and easy and I'll bet if you have a local tractor mechanic he would have the right paper on hand. You don't even have to cut the bolt holes if you use the right size ball peen tapped gentley on the paper in the middle of the hole.

KA
 
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