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Old 08-13-2014, 09:45 AM
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Default Blue Gaskets

I have searched high & low & spoken with gasket vendors (bespoke) - they are not to be found ... I believe Steve made those gaskets from Fluorosilicon.
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Old 08-14-2014, 05:08 AM
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The gaskets I made were water jet cut from 0.07" thick 60 durometer Fluorosilicone sheet. Most of the Regular more common Silicone sheet you find (di methyl type) is not compatible with gasoline. The Fluoro type is, and is much harder to find and is $$$ Used primarily by the military and space applications. I did try the straight, regular silicone sheet for awhile (only a few hours) they seemed to hold up OK, but switched over to the fluoro once it arrived...I felt much better and could sleep at night. The Fluorosilicone seems to be the perfect solution as it has a very low compression set with a soft (leak free) seal and is unaffected by temperature.
When I went to remove them for a check.... I loved it.... those seals just pealed off the hot cylinders all in one piece and in perfect condition...no sticking
Looks like someone should go into part time production!
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Old 08-14-2014, 06:21 AM
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The gaskets I made were water jet cut from 0.07" thick 60 durometer Fluorosilicone sheet. Most of the Regular more common Silicone sheet you find (di methyl type) is not compatible with gasoline. The Fluoro type is, and is much harder to find and is $$$ Used primarily by the military and space applications. I did try the straight, regular silicone sheet for awhile (only a few hours) they seemed to hold up OK, but switched over to the fluoro once it arrived...I felt much better and could sleep at night. The Fluorosilicone seems to be the perfect solution as it has a very low compression set with a soft (leak free) seal and is unaffected by temperature.
When I went to remove them for a check.... I loved it.... those seals just pealed off the hot cylinders all in one piece and in perfect condition...no sticking
Source please.........

How many hours on them so far?

I think I have a source but need a .dxf file or .pdf of the gasket for them to price, as I asked, 4, 8 or 100. Does anyone have this or could make one? They need the .dxf for production if we want to get a bunch and spread out the cost.

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Old 08-14-2014, 08:23 AM
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Source please.........

How many hours on them so far?

I think I have a source but need a .dxf file or .pdf of the gasket for them to price, as I asked, 4, 8 or 100. Does anyone have this or could make one? They need the .dxf for production if we want to get a bunch and spread out the cost.
Consider that the guy who made these for himself may be in the process of field testing with plans to scale up production so that we all might one day have leak-free intake seals. If so, he may not just want to give away his hard work - and I certainly wouldn't blame him for that.
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Old 08-14-2014, 08:59 AM
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Source please.........
Quick Google search brings up:
http://diversifiedsilicone.thomasnet...duro-3/pn-1356

Not sure what the minimum order or pricing is...
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Old 08-14-2014, 10:03 AM
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Quick Google search brings up:
http://diversifiedsilicone.thomasnet...duro-3/pn-1356

Not sure what the minimum order or pricing is...
I found them earlier but they have different thicknesses.
Item # Durometer, Shore "A" Color Thickness Width Lead Time

DSP6075FS-015-36 60 Blue 0.015 in 36 in 1-3 Business days to ship

DSP6075FS-016-36 60 Blue 0.016 in 36 in 1-3 Business days to ship

DSP6075FS-032-36 60 Blue 0.032 in 36 in 1-3 Business days to ship

DSP6075FS-062-36 60 Blue 0.062 in 36 in 1-3 Business days to ship

DSP6075FS-093-36 60 Blue 0.093 in 36 in 1-3 Business days to ship

DSP6075FS-125-36 60 Blue 0.125 in 36 in 1-3 Business days to ship

DSP6075FS-250-36 60 Blue 0.250 in 36 in 1-3 Business days to ship


Didn't realize this was a tease from a potential supplier.

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Old 08-14-2014, 11:04 AM
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Rik,

Did you get a quote on these sheets & quantity?

Most of these suppliers will cut to spec, but they have a minimum order quantity.

I'm in for a few if that will help lower the per item cost.

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Old 08-14-2014, 11:05 AM
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Minimum order 10yd length, width 1-3ft. Made to order. Didn't get price quote.
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Old 08-14-2014, 11:15 AM
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I'm definitely interested in buying a couple sets if someone can get this project rolling.
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Old 08-14-2014, 11:17 AM
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Minimum order 10yd length, width 1-3ft. Made to order. Didn't get price quote.
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