Speaking of the gasket, has anyone bought one at NAPA, Pep Boys etc. that
works well?
Ron
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> From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
> To: Jeff Church <jchurch@exis.net>
> Cc: Sprite List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: Dumb Question
> Date: Saturday, December 06, 1997 8:48 PM
>
>
>
> Jeff Church wrote:
>
> > Ok guys, its been a while for me. When installing a new valve cover
> > gasket, does one use anything other than a little engine oil to seal
it?
>
> Jeff
> I built a jig using a piece of wood and some 6d finish nails.
> This is to silicone the gasket to the valve cover (this way I can remove
the
> cover, adjust valves and reuse the gasket)
> I glue the gasket to the cover, place it over the jig and place some
weight on
> it overnight til it drys. The gaskets are a little distorted from the
v/cover,
> the jig keeps everything in the right shape.
>
> >
> >
> > Also, my valve cover vent tube has no where to go. I have a DOCE
sidedraft
> > Weber with a nice K&N air filter. Alas, the K&N has no inlet tube on
its
> > back panel to accept a tube from the valve cover vent. Am I mucking
things
> > up by going without this arrangement? If so, any suggestions?
>
> Plug it up or route it to the timing cover breather (1275s only)Pick up a
nice
> aluminum valve cover with no vents, this looks great with a Weber.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Too many Sprites
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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