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are you still talking about the stupid gasket

1QwkSport2.5r

You are such a breath of fresh air, aren't you? Another idea was shared that wasn't previously. I'd think anyone willing to learn something new would be open to anything?

N1EDM

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Thanks for all the tips and info that is being passed along here...

I think you guys are also picking up a lot of tips, like I am.

Bob

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I've used a ball bearing over the hole and lightly tapping it the gasket is cut between the ball bearing and the edge of the hole.

blw

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I usually just lay my gasket material over that area I want and tap gently with a small hammer to tap indentations in the material. It's very accurate that way.

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gaskets again?

1QwkSport2.5r

We keep talking about it just to annoy people.. Man this is fun!

aspeed

The only time I use my ball side of the ball pein hammer is to make gaskets. (for the cars) Gaskets again - still... It is a gasket thread. It is ok to blow off some steam but don't blow a gasket.

N1EDM

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Now if there was only a place to find this "onion skin" gasket paper..... No luck at the Auto Parts stores.

1QwkSport2.5r

I've never been able to find it. Only the black/dark grey gasket material similar to the intake manifold gaskets for a small block Chevy. That stuff is too thick though - I'd go back to 60-70# cardstock or 20-30# Xerox paper. 20# Xerox paper is probably pretty close to the onion skin gasket paper thickness if not a tad thicker. I don't think anyone sells 15# Xerox paper anymore.

aspeed

Some of my motors from Japan have a plastic that seems a bit like clear lexan that is about the thickness of a milk bag, or vapour barrier. like maybe 6 mil.

kenh3497

From my experience it seems a .007 thick gasket is about what is used. Here is are links to gasket material in various thickness. http://www.lubbockgasket.com/gasket_material.html and another http://www.garlock.com/en/products/vegetable-fiber and this one that looks like a "fair" deal http://www.equalseal.com/product-p/v...oll-006-36.htm

Ken

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Brass shim stock from an good auto parts supplier such as NAPA, along with RTV silicone will get you the spacing and seal you want.

proptop

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I wonder if you can still get onion skin typing paper?
Curiosity will get the better of me, I'm sure...will have to check...
I remember many years ago my mom using "onion skin" typing paper.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onionskin

Edit...yep...it's still around...