What is the general opinion about the cork washer 15-270 that fits on the pushrod inside the kickstart cover? I don't think I've ever seen one and certainly have never considered fitting one. Ron
Still a novice with these machines :face_with_rolling_eyes: .When I took mine apart it had a felt washer. I tried to get another but as already said they are not available .I went to a hardware shop and bought some of the felt pads that stick to the base of chair legs, cut one out with a punch peeled the adhesive backing off and it did the job .
I have had one on two gearboxes they were unopened stock they were felt 1937, 1944. Could not get replacments used o-ring (fat) and tested with prussian blue to check fit worked well. regards Charlie