Triumphrat

okiecityflash

Hey guy's; what should I use on the timing gear cover on re-assembly? I might have to get in there again. I'm a little skittish after my last deal with gasket cement. It looks like Triumph sealed it with a liquid (red). I ***** sure don't want to leave any contaminates inside. Any input will be appreciated. PS: Got my parts today(2 days) . No back orders, Moore's cycle supply. D--n, I luv the appropriateness of this forum. Kings English only?

[ This message was edited by: okiecityflash on 2006-04-06 14:16 ]

OzBloke

OkieCF,

Even though the book says (I think) that there is no gasket on the timing cover, you can still buy them. I used one, without goo, and no leaks whatsoever.

Pete

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KADUTZ

my personal favorite is hylomar. should be available at your local auto parts or HD dealer
timing cover didnt have a gasket but is available like pete says. if you use RTV silicone less is better if you use a gasket LIGHTLY coat the gasket only
dats da way I'd do it

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tridentt150v

I've only ever used grease on a a gasket [head gaskets excepted which I use dry or if copper then with copperkote spray on].

Grease - used sparingly - is good for keeping the gasket in position, moistens the gasket so that is swells up that little bit prior to compression via clamping/tightening down, and doesn't do any harm to mechanical parts.

I use RTV on the centre webbing[carefully, very carefully], tried hylomar, and it worked OK for a while, but [because it doesn't set] kept working its way out from between the case halves and forming a small bead on the outside of the cases where it was wiped/washed off due to heat expansion and cooling contraction. It did this for approx 5000mls and then no more, thats when the cases started to leak ie. no more hylomar.
RTV sets and doesn't do this, but it can be abused.

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DAGAD

YES there is a gasket on the T140E, this was the first model to have it as standard so Flash, make sure you fit one. What ever sealant you use and IMO grease is not suitable, don't forget to wipe the sealing faces with a solvent to remove grease or oil before assembly. Use the sealing medium sapareingly.
Roy.
Looking at your other posting, I guess I'm a bit late with this one?

okiecityflash

Dagad, I must have an early model or something. Mine didn't have a gasket on it and my reproduction shop manual doesn't show one. I used a flange/gasket sealer very sparingly. Thought I was ready to ride, but now I've got this electrical issue. Thanks :???:

okiecityflash

Dagad, I must have an early model or something. Mine didn't have a gasket on it and my reproduction shop manual doesn't show one. I used a flange/gasket sealer very sparingly. Thought I was ready to ride, but now I've got this electrical issue. Thanks :???: Next time I rmove it, which could be soon, you know how that goes, I'll use a gasket.

tridentt150v

Grease is OK with a gasket, 30 years and approx. 200,000km proves it!!!

BUT only with a gasket [as per my original post].

AND no, I wouldn't use grease in place of a gasket, that is stupid.

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GrandPaulZ

I use a light touch of grease with a GOOD gasket.

Timing cover on Triumphs should have a gasket whether the USED TO or not.

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okiecityflash

Thanks GPZ. Ordered one today along with the proper ignition switch. Tried to rework the old one and it started breaking contact down the block. I'm going to have to learn to Quit n******** and buy the proper replacement parts.