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aa390392
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 Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 11:53 am Post subject: Quick question Generator tower |
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I have my 36 out of car and I'm in the process of cleaning it up, I noticed the paper on the generator needs replacing. does anyone have the knowledge of what typ of paper to use and is there an adhesive to hold it down? thanks for any help
Thomas P
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RareAir
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BulliBill
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| Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Thomas,
Yep, get it from WW, hell, get two! Or I know folks who have cut out that shape from a cereal box cardboard before WW came out with it. I think the WW material is a thick gasket material which will probably stand up to heat and oil better than a "Coco Puffs" gasket. But I like to support the better suppliers of vintage parts who step up and re-introduce the "no longer available" parts we all want. In fact I just placed a big order with them on Monday... good folks with good parts!
Bill Bowman
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aa390392
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Bill I agree, I support WW a monthly support check, cant beat the quality I prefer to drive to em, cause I can, they about have as much VW stuff as you Bill..  infact I have an order form almost ready for them...having the engine and tranny out. Im checking it twice.
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BulliBill
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Try as you may, no matter how organized and thorough you are, you'll forget something... Ask me how I know this!  At least you live near the source. When I screw up, I have to mail order more stuff in. If I lived in So Cal, I'd have a bunk set up at WW!
Bill
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shortride
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RareAir
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| What is the cardboard for? |
It could be used for 2 things. 1), as a gasket to prevent oil from seeping out below the generator. 2) As a shim to get the proper tension on the fan belt (I know, i know....that's that the pulley shims are for) if the belt is too long
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0nebadbug
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| Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: Quick question Generator tower |
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Hey is making the gasket with thin hard cardboard an option as a short term solution? ..Mine only concern is it the oil deteriorating the cardboard and getting plugged in the galleys... or should it be ok for a season...
Was going to order from WW this morning but having a hard time justifying $8.00 in shipping for a $1.00 part... And will order one from them eventually, as soon as I need some more parts from them justifying the shipping cost...
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txoval
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| Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 5:26 pm Post subject: Re: Quick question Generator tower |
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Go to your local autoparts store...most sell gasket material in sheets.
Buy the material, trace the shape and cut it out. Use you favorite gasket sealant between the gasket and stand. |
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0nebadbug
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| Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 8:04 am Post subject: Re: Quick question Generator tower |
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| txoval wrote: |
Go to your local autoparts store...most sell gasket material in sheets.
Buy the material, trace the shape and cut it out. Use you favorite gasket sealant between the gasket and stand. |
Thanks Tx.. I honestly have no idea why that didn't even cross my mind... DOH!
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nlorntson
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| Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 1:54 pm Post subject: Re: Quick question Generator tower |
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| 0nebadbug wrote: |
| Hey is making the gasket with thin hard cardboard an option as a short term solution? ..Mine only concern is it the oil deteriorating the cardboard and getting plugged in the galleys... . |
No worries about it getting into the galleys. Put the label side down 😂 |
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