DeBenGuzzi Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 The last time I was stuck for a sump gasket (I'll _never_ rely on local "dealers" again) I made one out of a cornflake packet. It worked perfectly. I wouldn't hesitate to use the same material for rocker box, timing chest or any other joint under low pressure. The _only_ reason I buy gaskets for these places now is idleness. mike 73684[/snapback] Thats a really good Bodge idea, You should at least get a Regular Bodge point for that one. Do you use some Gasket sealer, or elmers white glue? no j/k but I would figure with some good gasket sealent and youre gtg with the low pressure areas, nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbikerrick Posted January 8, 2006 Author Share Posted January 8, 2006 The last time I was stuck for a sump gasket (I'll _never_ rely on local "dealers" again) I made one out of a cornflake packet. It worked perfectly. I wouldn't hesitate to use the same material for rocker box, timing chest or any other joint under low pressure. The _only_ reason I buy gaskets for these places now is idleness. mike 73684[/snapback] You gotta love a bike where you can make most gaskets out of a cornflakes box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbikerrick Posted January 8, 2006 Author Share Posted January 8, 2006 Rick, I've said it again and again on most of the Guzzi forums. Some people will try and convince you you have a two wheeled Ferrari and will try and gouge you on price accordinly. In all honesty you bike is closer to a two wheeled Briggs and Straton and there is NO shame in that. All the consumables, gaskets, filters etc. are dirt cheap compared to most other manufacturers and there is a thriving 'aftermarket' of whom Rick and Gordon at MG Cycles are probably the best known in the USA, (And top blokes to boot!). As others have said, it's a bit of paper, gouging on a bit of paper is a bit rich! Next time ask before you pay! A whole set of gaskets, seals a filter and O-rings to rebuild a big block front to back will only cost in the region of $130AU or about $100 US, probably less! Love 'em for what they are, not what they're not, and *expensive* isn't in the equation!!!! Pete 73659[/snapback] Thats good to know ,Pete. as I like in a very rural area of southeast Arizona, a MG dealer is very far away, as in many miles of desert inhabited mostly by coyotes, gila monsters,and rattlesnakes. needless to say I will be doing all the wrenching on my beloved V11, with the help only of my manual on cd and folks like yourself on this forum. I LOVE the fact its a "Briggs and Stratton"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Thats good to know ,Pete. as I like in a very rural area of southeast Arizona, a MG dealer is very far away, as in many miles of desert inhabited mostly by coyotes, gila monsters,and rattlesnakes. needless to say I will be doing all the wrenching on my beloved V11, with the help only of my manual on cd and folks like yourself on this forum. I LOVE the fact its a "Briggs and Stratton"! 73709[/snapback] its more like a Briggatti & stratonni. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nogbad Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Thats a really good Bodge idea, You should at least get a Regular Bodge point for that one. Do you use some Gasket sealer, or elmers white glue? no j/k but I would figure with some good gasket sealent and youre gtg with the low pressure areas, nice 73693[/snapback] Hmmm. I'm thinking about this one deeply. Is it a bodge or not.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mtiberio Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 How in Gods green earth did you manage to get $14. for a shop rag? 73650[/snapback] why it said moto guzzi on it, of course... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike wilson Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Hmmm. I'm thinking about this one deeply. Is it a bodge or not.... 73735[/snapback] A gasket is a gasket is a gasket. Material is an important consideration (I wouldn't use cfp for exhaust pipe/cylinder head joints) but, for the use I put it to, it is an ideal substance. Reasonably strong, slightly compressible, water and oil tight. A slight smear of grease on each side to allow it to find its own location and prevent sticking and there you go. FWIW, I use scissors to cut out the shape and rub the ball side of a ball pein hammer over the holes to cut them out. Takes about 20 minutes to make a sump gasket. A bodge would be using string as a gasket, wrapping it around the sump bolts, to get you home after a major on-road problem. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big J Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 If you're making your own gaskets,put a very small bead of silicone or similar all the way round and smear it in and allow it to dry. Then outside any bolt holes, run a line of thread all the way round.Stick it into the silicone "film". Guaranteed no leaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nogbad Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Mike, I agree with you. Not a bodge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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