Alan
Sorry but I have to disagree with you. The original material was
certainly not cork. I might be lead; if not something very similar. It
appears that something like string is encased in lead and then would
around to make a ring. It is then compressed to shape so that when
further compressed between the two internally tapered flanges it bites
hard onto the smooth balance pipe.
About 50 years ago it was possible to purchase similar material for
winding into water pump glands. An example being a Fordson Tractor of
that vintage.
If it was lead then regulation might make this part illegal to sell so
an alternative needs to be found but I would not have thought that cork
would have been up to it.
Regards
>
>This item is usually sold as part of the head gasket set for the 100
>motor. It is simply a Cork O ring, you might be able to cut one to
>fit.
>
>I believe ahead 4 healeys in the UK may sell this O ring seperately.
>
>Alan
>
>On 1/29/09, Keith Bailey <keithbailey5@bigpond.com> wrote:
>> Can any one assist I an looking for a part believe is called a Gland It fits
>> in the balance tube between the two fuel
>> inlet manifolds on a BN1 I cannot find any of the spare parts suppliers who
>> carry this part or can any thing else be used
>> ie a "O" ring or simular item
>> Regards Keith
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John Harper
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