Re: ROCKER BOX GASKETS

From: HogDoctor (hogdoctor@execpc.nospam.com)
Date: Mon May 01 2000 - 22:43:38 CDT


"G. W. Whitaker" wrote:

> All
>
> I have a 93 FLHS that I've just replaced all of the rocker box gaskets
> for the 4th time! I'm talking about the paper/silicone gaskets on top
> of the head. They last about 8k then blow out.
>
> Does anyone have a similar problem and a fix? I'm using Jims gaskets,
> not the cheap Harley gaskets. Any suggestion appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Tappett

I have a 2'x3' piece of thick glass and big sheets of sandpaper, I use for
sanding the bottoms
of the rockerboxes flat. I use the cheap harley gaskets and they hold up
fine, I think
they finally found a good material for the gasket. Might want to give
them another shot at it.

HogDr


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