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Model Technical and Interest => Augusta => Topic started by: MichaelElsom on 02 August, 2023, 02:00:44 PM

Title: Cylinder head gaskets
Post by: MichaelElsom on 02 August, 2023, 02:00:44 PM

Martin Cliffe kindly let me have his spare gasket which has been fitted and is on my car. James P also offered to let me have his spare - but I do feel the need to get one or more made.
Don Williamson and Martin Cliffe both suggest using Johnson Gaskets of Bradford. Although I am told that Italian gaskets are not good at keeing oil and water where they should be I do have an unused Cavalitto gasket which I would propose sending as a pattern if Mr Johnson no longer has a pattern.
Is there anybody else who is interested in having a gasket as if there is to be more than one made I would like to have an idea so can discuss discount for quantity....
Please let me know either by a post on this forum or by e-mail to michael.elsom@btopenworld.com
 

Title: Re: Cylinder head gaskets
Post by: Mikenoangelo on 02 August, 2023, 05:47:37 PM

I had one made by Mr Johnson in 2020, an excellent job and if you do make a batch would be interested to put one in stock. He may well have a pattern from the one he  made for. me. It was copper + asbestos replacement type.
Mike Clark

Title: Re: Cylinder head gaskets
Post by: Running Board on 04 August, 2023, 07:26:17 AM

i've just sold an augusta project and i know he will want a gasket , johnsons have always made gaskets for myself and dad with no issues , put me down a couple provisionally , j

Title: Re: Cylinder head gaskets
Post by: Raahauge on 04 August, 2023, 07:37:40 PM

I am fairly certain that Johnson keeps no records, he will copy what you send him.
I believe that some variations from the standard gasket have been made in the past, best be agreed on what to send him.
Regards.

Title: Re: Cylinder head gaskets
Post by: MichaelElsom on 23 October, 2023, 02:01:21 PM

Sorry it has taken so long to progress this idea but recent developments have galvanised me into action.
At the present time I have the following interests:
Mike Clark 1 gasket
James Parry provisionally 2
Dale Hicks 2
I propose sending Mr Johnson the gasket I have just removed from what appears to be an unmodified engine as a pattern.
If anybody else is interested or has ideas to throw in the ring please let me know asap.

Title: Re: Cylinder head gaskets
Post by: Dikappa on 24 October, 2023, 05:44:08 AM

I would be interested in a gasket, or two if not too costly.  Still must locate an engine for my project, but a gasket seems a good start  ;)

Title: Re: Cylinder head gaskets
Post by: donw on 25 October, 2023, 08:48:21 PM

put me down for 1

Title: Re: Cylinder head gaskets
Post by: Charles on 27 October, 2023, 09:39:28 AM

And me for one please, if I'm not too late.