> 1. I noticed this also when recently re-building my heater. The original
> seal is not an O-ring but is beveled on top/bottom at the edges to fit the
> recess in the fitting. The O-ring I got from Moss was "big" but seemed to
> fit "OK".
Joe, I have to disagree here. I theorize that 40 years of compression have
created the flattened look which you describe. Was able to locate some 1/8
inch cross section O rings at Lowe's and 4 years later seem to holding up
fine.
>
> 2. This metal "washer" is soft aluminum and can be forced over the flange
> to secure the fitting in place. I was able to pry it off and then later
to
> force it on again.
Yep. You just have to be careful not to destroy the washer.
>
> 3. I'm interested in the answer to this question. I bought one plate
from
> Moss & another from Austin Healey Spares. Mine was missing when I got the
> car in 1976. One of the replacements was very much better looking
(blacker
> & better graphics) than the other (don't know which supplier was which) so
I
> installed the best one. Is there a record of the numbers stamped so I can
> re-stamp it and doe's someone have detailed description of the stamped
> lettering size & style?
> Richard Bittmann BJ7 (Sept 4-5, 1963)
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