I changed the oil filters on my Deuce today with a fresh set of Baldwin filters. The base gaskets were a perfect fit, but the red fiber washer which goes under the head of the hollow cannister hold down bolt wasn't even close, so I had to reuse the old washers. Filled her up with fresh oil, started it up, and of course one of the hold down bolts was leaking. Tightened as much as I dared, still leaks.
My chances of getting the right fiber gasket anyplace around here, especially on a Saturday, probably range from zilch to nada. Anybody have a thought for a good field expedient replacement gasket? Would a nice, thick HD "O" ring work? Or would an "O" ring blow out from the radial pressure, since it has no support around the circumference?
My chances of getting the right fiber gasket anyplace around here, especially on a Saturday, probably range from zilch to nada. Anybody have a thought for a good field expedient replacement gasket? Would a nice, thick HD "O" ring work? Or would an "O" ring blow out from the radial pressure, since it has no support around the circumference?