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edited 22/6/08
making a cylinder foot gasket from gearbox gasket paper - I made other gaskets in a similar way.
Where thickness is not crucial, I use leather. The only factory gaskets on my bike are for the heads.
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measure diameter and cut very slightly on the larger side
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leave the part oily, it serves as 'ink' to mark the paper - run thumb around to 'print'.
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punch holes...
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trim outside...
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... and finish off with punches and scissors.
Mount with Locktite Flange Seal - this will keep things bone dry.
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