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Norton 16H Gasket ?

Should the 500cc 16H engine have a paper gasket between the R/H crankcase & timing chest ? if so where can I get one otherwise I'll make It, or which sealer do you use ? I always use 'Wellseal'

Re: Norton 16H Gasket ?

Hello Ian,

There is no paper seal between timing cover and crankcase.

Its metal to metal with a sealant inbetween.
Any automotive sealant with fuel/oil resistance and filling properties should do the trick.

Personally I use Hylomar for years but I am sure there are other suitable products on the market.

Do you have the Instruction and Maintenance manual for WD16H? otherwise see my website.

Cheers,

Rob

www.wdnorton.nl

email (option): wd16h@telfort.nl

Re: Norton 16H Gasket ?

Hi Ian. As Rob mentions, no paper gasket on that joint.......

I tend to spend a fair bit of time dressing the faces of joints on a surface plate with some fine abrasive to ensure they are as decent as possible.........and on jointing faces that are likely not to be stripped regularly, I personally use Hermetite "Green" which is a semi-hard setting sealant and works well........the "Red" is also just about as good.........

I tried "Welseal" in the past but found the product not as efficient.....in particular it didn't set well........

Re: Norton 16H Gasket ?

'Yamabond' is really rather good and it's grey, so it doesn't show. Wellseal smells best though :-) :heart_eyes:

Re: Norton 16H Gasket ?

Cheers guys I'm going to try Yamabond as a friend of mine also uses it on his vintage machines.

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