What is the problem with "new washers"? You can anneal the copper
washers to soften them by heating them to red & dropping them in water.
Actually the water isn't needed but it removes the black surface oxide
from the copper & makes a satisfying sizzle.
Dave Russell
jbpate@attglobal.net wrote:
> Looks like I have an oil leak around the bolt on the middle and rear
> lifter access panels. The Cu washers are there but original. Other than
> new washers what other methods might be used to stop the leak. . This
> is a complete rebuild with about 100 miles on it. Barry Pate 1967 BJ8
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