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NotAnExpert
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PostPosted: 17:22 - 29 Aug 2011    Post subject: gasket material Reply with quote
looking for some gasket material for my 50cc generic cracker, for the exhaust pipe and silencer. would anybody be kind enough to point me in the right direction? preferably from ebay Very Happy . if not i'll be heading to the shop first thing tomorrow morning Wink
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at106
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PostPosted: 18:07 - 29 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Are these what you're looking for
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENERIC-CRACKER-50-EXHAUST-GASKET-/290560205877?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item43a6bce435

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-Gasket-Generic-CRACKER-/150649344965?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item23136693c5
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NotAnExpert
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PostPosted: 20:00 - 29 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
at106 wrote:
Are these what you're looking for
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENERIC-CRACKER-50-EXHAUST-GASKET-/290560205877?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item43a6bce435

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-Gasket-Generic-CRACKER-/150649344965?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item23136693c5


i've had them mate, long story short, not what i'm looking for, both split Mad :/
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at106
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PostPosted: 21:28 - 29 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
NotAnExpert wrote:
at106 wrote:
Are these what you're looking for
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENERIC-CRACKER-50-EXHAUST-GASKET-/290560205877?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item43a6bce435

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-Gasket-Generic-CRACKER-/150649344965?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item23136693c5


i've had them mate, long story short, not what i'm looking for, both split Mad :/


If you type into ebay gasket material lots of items come up. Some also say they are for exhaust gaskets. You can also purchase exhaust gasket sealent which may help to prevent them splitting.
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stinkwheel
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PostPosted: 23:56 - 29 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cut one out of a piece of copper sheet the same thickness.

Cut it out carefully with tinsnips then heat it until it's cherry red and allow it to cool (this anneals it so the copper is soft and squashes into any gaps, avoid unecessary bending or working of the metal once it's annealed or it'll go hard again).

Copper is an excellent material for exhaust gaskets and they can often be reused if you anneal them before refitting.

You can buy copper sheet on ebay too.
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NotAnExpert
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PostPosted: 14:41 - 31 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
stinkwheel wrote:
Cut one out of a piece of copper sheet the same thickness.

Cut it out carefully with tinsnips then heat it until it's cherry red and allow it to cool (this anneals it so the copper is soft and squashes into any gaps, avoid unecessary bending or working of the metal once it's annealed or it'll go hard again).

Copper is an excellent material for exhaust gaskets and they can often be reused if you anneal them before refitting.

You can buy copper sheet on ebay too.


cheers mate but i've already bought some gasket paper now, and its worked fine Smile
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Paulington
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PostPosted: 15:26 - 31 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cornflakes box cut out in the right shape.

I've known it used for head gaskets and everything, works pretty well surprisingly!
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