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Offline 75 super sport

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Can I use this cam tower o-ring?
« on: April 11, 2012, 02:01:00 PM »
Getting ready to put my cam towers back on and I would like to replace the cam tower o-rings. The ones I received in my gasket kit seem to be a little smaller, is that a big no no? I have posted a couple pics. My finger is pointing to the o-ring, please take a look. Thanks!

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Re: Can I use this cam tower o-ring?
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2012, 02:03:12 PM »
I've no idea but in your second picture I notice what looks like a piece of wire brush in your spring. It could well be a hair but it shouldn't be there. :)
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Re: Can I use this cam tower o-ring?
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2012, 02:18:01 PM »
Thanks, good eye! it is indeed a piece of a wire brush. ooops!  but still need to know the answer for the topic question..... my guesse is these are the wrong o-rings? maybe for an earlier k model?
« Last Edit: April 11, 2012, 03:44:30 PM by 75 super sport »
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Re: Can I use this cam tower o-ring?
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2012, 07:15:06 PM »


Those 2 are mostly irrelavent when comparing to installing the others around the oil jets
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Re: Can I use this cam tower o-ring?
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2012, 12:42:39 AM »


Those 2 are mostly irrelavent when comparing to installing the others around the oil jets

sorry, but NO. they are nearly as important as the ones around the oil jets. have a look UNDER the cam towers!

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Re: Can I use this cam tower o-ring?
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2012, 11:07:51 AM »
Yeah, my bad. Mec is absolutely right about that.
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