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RRW · 07-16-2018, 04:06 PM

I just drained my fuel for a 3 month storage by running it dry.
Noticed a little sediment in the bottom of the glass bowl as I removed it.
Turns out the 'dirt' was from the deteriorating neoprene gasket.
My A runs fine with no fuel problems.

What would be the better replacement:
1. Cork gasket

2. Neoprene gasket

3. Micro paper filter kit 2pk with filter and gasket attached.

jw hash · 07-16-2018, 04:47 PM

cork is the best all around.

Doug_Knutson · 07-16-2018, 08:12 PM

Damn - I had a course cork gasket sheet -cut out a donut and installed Leaked like a sieve as the cork was far to porous ... lesson learned - buy a proper gasket and it
will work like magic

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Purdy Swoft · 07-16-2018, 08:33 PM

Glass bowl gaskets was one of the main reasons that I changed to the cast iron sediment bulb filter . It works good and its purty too !

leo · 07-17-2018, 07:29 AM

I agree with Purdy, glass bowl gaskets are a PITA, having said that I know that many owners swear by them and not at them....go figure.

RRW · 07-17-2018, 08:03 AM

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Thanks.

I still have my original cast-iron bowl and may re-install it.

I've had my A since 1963 and it had no problems when I replaced it with the glass bowl 3 years ago.

Purdy Swoft · 07-17-2018, 10:40 AM

I feel that some prefer the glass bowl filter because they can see the trash as it builds up in the glass bowl . I really don't need to see the sediment , I just know that after a while that it will be there . The cast sediment bowl is easy to take apart and clean . The lead gasket will last for years. I have found that the cork or neoprene gasket used with the glass bowl must be replaced anytime that the glass bowl is removed or it will leak . I had one of my model A's to catch on fire , back in 1962 because of a leaking bowl gasket . I also prefer the quaint look of the cast iron sediment bowl .

DHZIEMAN · 07-17-2018, 06:32 PM

Cork, without question!

larrys40 · 07-17-2018, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

Glass bowl gaskets was one of the main reasons that I changed to the cast iron sediment bulb filter . It works good and its purty too !

Purdy, you are incredibly informative AND FUNNY!!
Larry Shepard

Purdy Swoft · 07-17-2018, 09:23 PM

Thanks Larry !!! I'm just having a little fun .

07-16-2018, 04:06 PM	#1
RRW Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bullhead City, AZ Posts: 62	Glass bowl gaskets.... I just drained my fuel for a 3 month storage by running it dry. Noticed a little sediment in the bottom of the glass bowl as I removed it. Turns out the 'dirt' was from the deteriorating neoprene gasket. My A runs fine with no fuel problems. What would be the better replacement: 1. Cork gasket 2. Neoprene gasket 3. Micro paper filter kit 2pk with filter and gasket attached.

07-16-2018, 04:47 PM	#2
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: Glass bowl gaskets.... cork is the best all around.

07-16-2018, 08:12 PM	#3
Doug_Knutson Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 16	Re: Glass bowl gaskets.... Damn - I had a course cork gasket sheet -cut out a donut and installed Leaked like a sieve as the cork was far to porous ... lesson learned - buy a proper gasket and it will work like magic Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-16-2018, 08:33 PM	#4
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Glass bowl gaskets.... Glass bowl gaskets was one of the main reasons that I changed to the cast iron sediment bulb filter . It works good and its purty too !

07-17-2018, 07:29 AM	#5
leo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 734	Re: Glass bowl gaskets.... I agree with Purdy, glass bowl gaskets are a PITA, having said that I know that many owners swear by them and not at them....go figure.

07-17-2018, 08:03 AM	#6
RRW Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bullhead City, AZ Posts: 62	Re: Glass bowl gaskets.... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks. I still have my original cast-iron bowl and may re-install it. I've had my A since 1963 and it had no problems when I replaced it with the glass bowl 3 years ago.

07-17-2018, 10:40 AM	#7
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Glass bowl gaskets.... I feel that some prefer the glass bowl filter because they can see the trash as it builds up in the glass bowl . I really don't need to see the sediment , I just know that after a while that it will be there . The cast sediment bowl is easy to take apart and clean . The lead gasket will last for years. I have found that the cork or neoprene gasket used with the glass bowl must be replaced anytime that the glass bowl is removed or it will leak . I had one of my model A's to catch on fire , back in 1962 because of a leaking bowl gasket . I also prefer the quaint look of the cast iron sediment bowl .

07-17-2018, 06:32 PM	#8
DHZIEMAN Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Sunrise Beach, Mo Posts: 439	Re: Glass bowl gaskets.... Cork, without question!

07-17-2018, 09:23 PM	#10
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Glass bowl gaskets.... Thanks Larry !!! I'm just having a little fun .