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Old 06-05-2014, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by funola View Post
I was thinking the same thing. After loosening the IP mounting bolts, spray the gasket all round with penetrating oil and let it soak a while before turning the IP. I would hate to get an oil leak after a timing adjustment and have to pull the IP. A gasket is a bad design IMO, much better if it was an o-ring.
I *think* the newer engines use orings. You could order some rubber sheet from mcmaster and cut a slippy gasket for it
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