Author Topic: What's the easiest way to make rubber gaskets stay? (Read 2281 times)

messeduptriple · « **on:** February 09, 2012, 06:32:53 PM »

Can't really get these to fit well ...i know it won't work and I don't wanna pull on the gaskets to stretch them out... What can I do?? Or use?

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MoMo · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2012, 06:53:56 PM »

A little dab of Super Glue in each corner should do ya...Larry

CycleRanger · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2012, 07:13:58 PM »

A tiny, tiny, tiny, dab of this works.
http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_sealants/Permatex_Ultra_Rubber_Gasket_Sealant_Dressing.htm

Danno · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2012, 09:47:03 PM »

you can also use tape but I have used both the permatex and super glue if you use tape make sure you pull it out as you are puting it together

Dimitri13 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2012, 12:17:12 AM »

You can't get the properly-shaped ones to stay? Try the circular ones that come in some rebuild kits!

A tiny drop of super glue in the corners will work. DO NOT use gasket shellac. I don't know how I ended up buying it, but it did not go well.

TwoTired · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2012, 01:47:06 AM »

I use a product called Gasgacinch. It looks pretty much like what Honda used but maybe a bit lighter in color.
It like a contact cement that get tacky but never hard. Put a small amount in the groove using a toothpick. And coat one side of the new gasket. Let dry, then put the gasket on. you can keep most of it separated with a piece of paper. and slide the paper out as the gasket fills the grooves from the corner and on across the bowl opening. You don't use the sealer on the carb face side.

I've never used the pre-shaped ones, though, just the round ones from Honda. Technique should work the same, though.

Cheers,

Tugboat · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2012, 11:01:57 AM »

Lil' dab of grease should do the trick

verslagen1 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2012, 11:50:21 AM »

I used scotch tape on the round ones in the corners and pulled it out before cinching it down.

messeduptriple · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2012, 12:36:27 PM »

Quote from: Dimitri13 on February 10, 2012, 12:17:12 AM

You can't get the properly-shaped ones to stay? Try the circular ones that come in some rebuild kits!

A tiny drop of super glue in the corners will work. DO NOT use gasket shellac. I don't know how I ended up buying it, but it did not go well.

yea had most corners fit fine but one would just pop up and when I tried gettin that to push and settle down the other side would pop up. Nothing ever works properly for me...ever. this rebuilding stuff is just always fighting me. Anyways, used the superglue. * I was just confused if I should be putting anything on the gaskets cause I heard the rule was nothing in there that is a no no. Anyone know where I can order new boots from??

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Dimitri13 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2012, 12:50:07 PM »

Just the tiniest dab of superglue won't hurt the gasket, so it's okay.

Boots? Which ones? Fork, master cylinder banjo bolt, battery terminal, riding boots?

messeduptriple · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2012, 01:52:42 PM »

Quote from: Dimitri13 on February 10, 2012, 12:50:07 PM

Just the tiniest dab of superglue won't hurt the gasket, so it's okay.

Boots? Which ones? Fork, master cylinder banjo bolt, battery terminal, riding boots?

boots for the carbs.

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Dimitri13 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2012, 02:47:40 PM »

Oh those. You talking about the ones between the manifold and carbs, or between the carbs and airbox?

messeduptriple · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2012, 02:48:12 PM »

Quote from: Dimitri13 on February 10, 2012, 02:47:40 PM

Oh those. You talking about the ones between the manifold and carbs, or between the carbs and airbox?

manifold and carbs, mine are a bit beat up but not to bad, I wouldn't mind some brand new ones though

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lucky · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2012, 02:52:00 PM »

Quote from: TwoTired on February 10, 2012, 01:47:06 AM

I use a product called Gasgacinch. It looks pretty much like what Honda used but maybe a bit lighter in color.
It like a contact cement that get tacky but never hard. Put a small amount in the groove using a toothpick. And coat one side of the new gasket. Let dry, then put the gasket on. you can keep most of it separated with a piece of paper. and slide the paper out as the gasket fills the grooves from the corner and on across the bowl opening. You don't use the sealer on the carb face side.

I've never used the pre-shaped ones, though, just the round ones from Honda. Technique should work the same, though.

Cheers,

Gaskacinch has been around forever and is the perfect thing to use. Since 1960 at least.
It is used by most motorcycle shops for putting motorcycle engine cases together.
Yamabond is the same.

Tugboat · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2012, 02:54:37 PM »

OEM carb boots should be available from Honda.

bollingball · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2012, 03:18:26 PM »

I like the preshaped ones never have a problem with them. Your bowls are not like mine. The shape is the same but where the groove is I have four little tabs that go a little less than half way across the groove the rubber gets pushed under the tabs to hold it in place. Maybe they are only on the 77-78 bowls. I will see if I can find a pic. PD 42b&a carbs

Ken

messeduptriple · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2012, 03:25:22 PM »

Quote from: Tugboat on February 10, 2012, 02:54:37 PM

OEM carb boots should be available from Honda.

I see but where you mean a local Honda shop??? I absolutely hate my local Honda shop...its a marine boat Honda shop and its main focus is boats...the service is horrible and the desk help is junk. That's why I'm always on here asking for specific sites for parts. I hate my local shop and there's no vintage shops around

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Ernest T · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2012, 04:12:28 PM »

I use petroleum jelly to put the round gaskets on carbs. Won't eat the gasket and gas dissolves it.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2012, 04:59:18 PM »

Quote from: messeduptriple on February 10, 2012, 03:25:22 PM

Quote from: Tugboat on February 10, 2012, 02:54:37 PM
OEM carb boots should be available from Honda.
I see but where you mean a local Honda shop??? I absolutely hate my local Honda shop...its a marine boat Honda shop and its main focus is boats...the service is horrible and the desk help is junk. That's why I'm always on here asking for specific sites for parts. I hate my local shop and there's no vintage shops around

http://www.servicehonda.com/
http://www.vintagecb750.com/
http://www.westernhillshondayamaha.com
http://www.partsnmore.com/

Are some popular places to get parts.

messeduptriple · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2012, 06:33:30 PM »

Quote from: CycleRanger on February 10, 2012, 04:59:18 PM

Quote from: messeduptriple on February 10, 2012, 03:25:22 PM
Quote from: Tugboat on February 10, 2012, 02:54:37 PM
OEM carb boots should be available from Honda.
I see but where you mean a local Honda shop??? I absolutely hate my local Honda shop...its a marine boat Honda shop and its main focus is boats...the service is horrible and the desk help is junk. That's why I'm always on here asking for specific sites for parts. I hate my local shop and there's no vintage shops around

http://www.servicehonda.com/
http://www.vintagecb750.com/
http://www.westernhillshondayamaha.com
http://www.partsnmore.com/

Are some popular places to get parts.

thankyou Ranger!!

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