Subject: Re: those pesky little o rings
Author: Charles Mullendore
Date: Mar 27, 2001, 12:56 PM
Post ID: 1706062418
Hello All,
Bob has a V700 which along with early Ambassadors has a long, bolt-like "nut" at
the 12 o'clock position. This is sealed with an o-ring. Yes, Bob, replace this
o-ring. A little Permatex 300 sealer also wouldn't hurt as well. Cheers,
Charlie
'69 Ambo
'71 Ambos (2)
Patrick Hayes wrote:
| ============================================================ Get your FREE DIRECTV system including PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION! http://click.topica.com/aaabEWb1dfltb1rVuAa/roxy ============================================================ In a message dated 03/26/2001 6:24:43 PM Pacific Standard Time, haw-@frontiernet.net writes: << One more thing. The big sized bolt that screws in at the 12 o'clock position on the head; this has an o-ring around its shank. Should this o-ring be replaced also?? >> Huh? The 12 oclock stud should have a standard, small o-ring below the cylinder. Nothing above but a washer and a special Allen headed nut for the stud. Perhaps this stud had a leak earlier and the previous owner stuck an o-ring up there?? Perhaps this was unique to the very early motor you have?? (I don't think so.) The only extra o-ring is a big one about 1" in diameter used as a seal for the big plug in the head which provides access to the 12 oclock stud. Are you talking about this 12 oclock stud access cover plug? The early engines used an aluminum crush washer here as a seal. About 1974 or so, Guzzi modified this access plug with a recess to accept a big o-ring. I doubt you have access such cover plugs, but they can be retrofitted and perhaps you do. If so, this 0-ring should be replaced almost every time it is disturbed because it deforms due to head heat. Patrick Hayes Fremont CA EV, EV, SPII, V-65-C, Monza, SuperAlce MGNOC L-403 ============================================================ "So many interesting emails. So little time to read them. Thanks to myTopica, I can find what I want, when I want it." So can you. http://click.topica.com/aaabBCb1dfltb1rVuAc/register ============================================================ ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01 |