reed cage gasket

[mohadib]

Howdy,
Working on a beat up 81 250r. I don't have a gasket for the reed cage. Could I use gasket maker? Would that work ok?

Thanks

[Yamada]

Go to your local autoparts store (NAPA) and ask for a sheet of gasket material. Take your scissor and punch and have fun cutting your own one.

[mohadib]

ahh nice, thanks

[mohadib]

Another reed question: My reed assembly has no stoppers on it. Will this damage the reeds? Can I drive it a bit like this?

Thanks

[dcreel]

When you use aftermarket reeds you generally don't use the stock stoppers.

[brapp]

also a vinella folder can be used as a temorary gasket also i have done this before with good sucess.

[MagicJames]

I can send you one, it might be used, but i think it works better than a manilla folder.

[mohadib]

Ahh, thanks guys. I bought some gasket paper from CarQuest. Got it on and its kinda running. Going to make a new thread about it. Thanks MagicJames. I found a new one on ebay, just that I have nothing to do *today* :D

Thanks

[Dirtcrasher]

Anytime you guys don't have a gasket (unless it's a clearance issue such as something with gears or bearings), use Threebond/Yamabond/Hondabond or silmilar. Coat both sides with a small brush, let it set up and enjoy the spoils :D. That stuff seals so much better and more reliable than silicone or form-a-gasket stuff.

[ants84olds]

hondabond is great but is pretty dam pricey. i bought some at the stealership and it was 17 bucks.

[Dirtcrasher]

^ I've already done 3 center cases and only used 1/3rd of the tube :D