Subject: RE: headlight bucket o-ring
Author: Ambo-@netscape.net
Date: Aug 10, 2004, 3:51 PM
Post ID: 1717323531
Hi all,
I've just laid a bead of black silicone around the inside lip of the headlight ring and let it cure (or assemble while curing - it'll really seal that way). You can trim off any excess with a razor blade.
Also try McMaster-Carr industrial supply house (http://www.mcmaster.com) for o-rings in just about any size, material, etc. I searched "o-ring" and clicked on the outside dimension, width and material desired and came up with one that looked good - item no. 9557K258, $12.80 for a pack of 8. Others may be better - this is just an example. If anyone is interested, I'll be sending in an order soon and could order whatever would work best. Cheers,
Charlie
Greg Bender <gr-@thisoldtractor.com> wrote:
Greg has a good idea for a cheap and easily obtainable replacement o-ring (I'm a personal fan of hardware store finds that function perfectly well). Alternatively, you could purchase a premade one (Harpers is the only dealer *that I know of* that offers these...around 8 bucks, *I think*). It is nothing more than a solid length of round rubber around 4 or 5 mm in diameter. You simply coil it inside the headlight ring with the ends meeting. |
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