Hey All,
I know this is a stupid question but I have a leaking sediment bowl and am in need of a new gasket and cant find anything that fits. I tried an oring with no success. Does anyone have a solution thats easier than buying a new bowl.
My crawler is a work in progress but I like to start it every month to keep things moving and my fuel system keeps getting air bound from the leak.
Thanks,
Jim
Diesel sediment bowl gasket
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Oh. Wait. Title says diesel. Probably won't have this problem with diesel fuel and cork....
Hi,
They are readily available in neoprene from the Deere parts counter. I just got one a couple months ago.
Cork works until you let sit unused for a couple months. The cork absorbs a small amount of gas. That evaporates out and drops the level in the bowl a bit. Then, the cork shrinks. When you finally get back to turning the valve on, the gasket will leak. And, you get to make a new one. Again.
I have this thing where the 420c sits for 2-3 months between jobs, and my M also sits all winter, and have made far too many cork gaskets. Now, I just buy rubber ones and they last several years.
I also learned long ago to always turn off the fuel valve when done using a machine.
Stan
Oh. Wait. Title says diesel. Probably won't have this problem with diesel fuel and cork....
Hi,
They are readily available in neoprene from the Deere parts counter. I just got one a couple months ago.
Cork works until you let sit unused for a couple months. The cork absorbs a small amount of gas. That evaporates out and drops the level in the bowl a bit. Then, the cork shrinks. When you finally get back to turning the valve on, the gasket will leak. And, you get to make a new one. Again.
I have this thing where the 420c sits for 2-3 months between jobs, and my M also sits all winter, and have made far too many cork gaskets. Now, I just buy rubber ones and they last several years.
I also learned long ago to always turn off the fuel valve when done using a machine.
Stan
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Useta Have: '58 JD 420c 5-roller w/62 inside blade
Useta Have: '78 JD350C w/6310 outside blade
Useta Have: '68 JD350, '51 Terratrac GT-25
Have: 1950 M, 2005 x495, 2008 5103 (now known as 5045D)
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