G'day Gary
Back before when Austin-Healey parts were available on almost every
street corner, owners had to be resourceful when it came to parts. There
was a time when things like gaskets were as easy to find as rocking
horse shit so we made our own.
I have forgotten how many rear axle gaskets I made but found the paper
from Safeway supermarket bags was perfect.
I suggest that you just buy yourself a small quantity of brown paper and
a sharp pair of scissors. It really is that easy. If you wanted to be
high tech there are also auto accessory stores that would stock bulk
gasket paper and you could even lash out on a single hole punch that
makes it easier. The addition of a modern gasket sealant will make for a
oil tight fit.
If the good book calls for a paper gasket you should use one.
Give it a go.
Hoo Roo
Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Warthodson@aol.com
Sent: Friday, 18 August 2006 4:50 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: rear axle paper gasket
While rebuilding the rear axle on my 3000, I have run into the following
dilemma:
The shop manual states that the new bearing & spacer must protrude
beyond the outer face of the hub & paper gasket (washer) by .001" to
.004". This ensures that the bearing is pinched between the hub & flange
on the axle. Mine proturdes .004" WITHOUT the paper gasket. My paper
gasket (from Victoria British) is .013" thick.
Is there a source for a .003" or thinner paper gasket?
Is it advisable to assemble this joint without a gasket & rely on some
modern high tech "liquid gasket maker" to fill the .004" gap?
Thanks,
Gary Hodson
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