Re: Source for copper crush gaskets???

Aug 22, 2003 1 Replies

You may mean .0625"



On 22 Aug 2003 14:42:41 GMT, snipped-for-privacy@philips.com wrote: >
> |Hi groups.
> |
> |I'm looking for a source for copper "crush" gaskets for an intake to head
> |application in vintage cars. All my usual sources come up dry. A search
> |on the web for "copper crush gasket" yeilds a lot of air craft supplier
> |sites, so I'm taking the liberty of cross posting to a few that deja.com
> |(google) hit on the same search. The ring I need is OD 1.125", ID .875"
> |and thickness about .625". OD is the most important, could fudge on the
> |other dimensions a bit. Any ideas? Need a quantity of 20 or so, but
> |would happliy buy a larger pack if needed.
> |
> |Also, some of the originals looked to be alumimun, that would work also.
> |It is not a terrbily high heat application and vibration/stress is
> |probably pretty low.
>
> John
> Post to rec.crafts.metalworking.
> If they don't know of a source I bet someone will offer to make you a few.
> Did you try MSC?
>
> Rex in Fort Worth

I buy crush gaskets in copper and aluminum from here:

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but as you might suspect from the name, theyare metric. They have a very wide range of sizes so you may find a closecross.

Steve

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