Nedded VALVE COVER GASKET

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Grantbradley
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Nedded VALVE COVER GASKET

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I finally have my valve lash sorted out so now i need a valve cover gasket. Anyone have a spare? Or should i use a silicon gasket maker? Thank you
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Just cut a cork gasket. You'll want the cover to be easily removable.
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Re: Nedded VALVE COVER GASKET

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Hey Grant!

The original was cork. Easy enough to buy a sheet and cut it out with an X-Acto knife.

I avoid blue goo as much as possible on my Singers.

Hope that helps!
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Re: Nedded VALVE COVER GASKET

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Thats what i did and it works perfectly. Thank you
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Re: Nedded VALVE COVER GASKET

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Glad the project is coming along!

I replied to your private message BTW. Sorry for the delay...

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