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Rocker gaskets

Old Aug 9, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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I have an 89 FLHS that has a leaking rocker cover at the bottom seal on the rear cylinder. Should I only work on the leaking cylinder or go ahead and do both? I have been thinking of polishing them both anyway. Also, while I am in there is there anything else I should do at the same time?
 
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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If you're going to polish, do both. If you want to ride it, fix the one that is leaking. (If it's not broke, don't fix it.)
 
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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If you want to wait till winter there is a product called Mega Gray (import gasket maker ) made by Versachem sold at most auto stores What you do is clean the area around the leak with brake clean and a toothbrush apply the Mega around the area let it sit for 12 plus hours than take off I did this 2 years ago on my 93 FLHS still holding I also did the base gasket area Great stuff and it is the color (somewhat ) of your motor If you do replace the gaskets use HD's latest or Cometic or James
 
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