Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: hating fuel valves

Author: Patrick Hayes

Date: Aug 21, 2001, 10:55 PM

Post ID: 1707954677


In a message dated 08/21/2001 9:51:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
spaj-@raex.com writes:

<< The problem you have with cork is punching those two little holes
near the edge of the disc without it splitting. >>

Whenever possible, do NOT punch holes in gasket material. Make a suitable,
sharp edged punch and mount it in your drill press. Drill the spinning punch
through the material and you will get MUCH cleaner holes with less material
distortion and less chance of ripping to the edges.

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
EV, EV, SPII, V-65-C, Monza, SuperAlce
MGNOC L-403

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