Misc: Everything Else Cometic Gaskets

[Bill Cannon]

Help please, where can I get a Cometic timing cover gasket for a twin in the UK?

Bill

 

[Bazlerker]

I think you will have to order a set from Paul Holdsworth....They are absolutely worth the effort..why not get a few lads together and place a bulk order?

 

[Robert Watson]

Paul is in Chicago by the way.....

 

[Bazlerker]

If you would like Paul's contact info, I'd be pleased to pm it to you..

 

[Vincent Brake]

send to me as well please Bob

If you would like Paul's contact info, I'd be pleased to pm it to you..

 

[timetraveller]

If there is going to be a bulk order then I am happy to be included.

 

[Bill Cannon]

If you would like Paul's contact info, I'd be pleased to pm it to you..

Yes please Bob.

 

[bmetcalf]

When I switched from Hylomar to the Cometic gasket for the timing cover, I renewed the rubber seals to make sure the oil feeds to the spindles was maintained. I thought the old seals would be crushed and the gasket thickness would leave a gap.

 

[greg brillus]

With regards to the ET 183 seals, I don't know how others do it, but I check them one at a time to make sure they have the right amount of sealing crush on them. Too little could cause them to leak and be ineffective, too much will cause them to crush and squish out around the sides. I just put one in and check it by holding the timing cover home with hand pressure, then remove the cover and see the witness mark impression left in the rubber. I don't bother with timing cover gaskets at all, so this is easier to check. I think lots of cases of poor oiling to the spindles are as a result of these seals not being set up correctly.

 

[Simon Dinsdale]

How thick are the Cometic gaskets? Also what colour are they? Grey/ silver would show against a black engine and also a black gasket against a bare engine etc.