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07-16-2018, 04:06 PM | #1 |
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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 |
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Re: Glass bowl gaskets....
cork is the best all around.
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07-16-2018, 08:12 PM | #3 |
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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
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07-16-2018, 08:33 PM | #4 |
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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 !
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07-17-2018, 07:29 AM | #5 |
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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.
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07-17-2018, 08:03 AM | #6 |
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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 |
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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 .
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07-17-2018, 06:32 PM | #8 |
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Re: Glass bowl gaskets....
Cork, without question!
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07-17-2018, 07:38 PM | #9 |
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07-17-2018, 09:23 PM | #10 |
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Thanks Larry !!! I'm just having a little fun .
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