do i need a new gasket for the cylinder or can i use the old one?

[kurtty]

hi im taking apart my 371xp to put in a new piston ring but i when i ordered the new ring i forgot to get a cylinder gasket i was wondering if the old one looks like its in good shape can i use it? or do i have to order a new one?

 

[huskydave]

Get a new one they are about $2.00. You can reuse them but why take a chance on it leaking?

 

[kurtty]

Get a new one they are about $2.00. You can reuse them but why take a chance on it leaking?

well the reason is because there is no dealer around here. i have to order it and im going on vacation for two weeks on the tenth so i probably wont see any gasket i order for close to a month.

 

[huskydave]

you can order one from baileys Site sponsor and it will be there in about 5 days. If your stuck reuse it but I wouldn't you can get the full set for under $10.00


link full gasket set: http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=503+64+72+01+01&catID=104

 

[kurtty]

you can order one from baileys Site sponsor and it will be there in about 5 days. If your stuck reuse it but I wouldn't you can get the full set for under $10.00


link full gasket set: http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=503+64+72+01+01&catID=104

thats who i got the piston rings from but like i said i wouldn't get the gasket for quite a while because i wont be here.

 

[Lakeside53]

If it's in good shape and you put it on the same way it came off with a very thin smear of liquid gasket material , it will work fine. I use Hylomar HPF, but most types will work well for this application.

 

[Fish]

Yes, we are not working on the space shuttle here.............

I am a gasket re-using redneck from wayback...................
But if you want a new one, I will sell you one...................

 

[kurtty]

well i think ill go for using the old one along with the liquid gasket stuff. and if it leaks ill just order a new one and use the leaky one untill i get the new one.

 

[Lakeside53]

I bet it won't leak. I often leave the old gasket (if in good shape) in place because some can be a BIT?H to scrape off the crankcase. Never had a problem.

 

[kurtty]

I bet it won't leak. I often leave the old gasket (if in good shape) in place because some can be a BIT?H to scrape off the crankcase. Never had a problem.

ill keep that in mind. i havent poped the cylinder off yet but i probably have time tomorow.
thanks for the help.