Derby cover. Gasket or o-ring?

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Jun 8, 2012 | 11:17 PM

#21

Gunslingertom

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From: Beautiful SW Missouri Ozark Mountain Country

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Originally Posted by Uncle G.

Damn, Mine only has an o-ring, and has never leaked a drop unless I happen to pinch the o-ring putting on the cover. Why in the name of *** would you use BOTH a gasket and an o-ring? What am I missing here?

O-ring only here too. No leaks either. Have had in off and on several times.

Sep 26, 2012 | 09:13 PM

#22

caleb895

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From: JASPER, GA

What about the inspection cover gasket? I'm about to svc and adjust my primary.....I plan to re-use the o-ring on the derby cover. Do I need to order the inspection cover gasket before I start? It's a 92 FLHTC......top illustration, #30

I know the pic Isn't necessary but I happened to be looking the part up and thought this could come in handy for someone.

If you've not used the OEM parts finder before....this is a killer way to locate parts!!

Sep 26, 2012 | 09:22 PM

#23

Uncle G.

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From: Upstate New York

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Originally Posted by caleb895

Over the years, the inspection cover gasket has changed. Originally, they were cardboard with a layer of rubber printed on them. Nowdays, they are a thin piece of steel coated with rubber on both sides. I usually can reuse the new style three or four times if I have to, but it won't hurt to have one on hand. They're not that expensive.

Sep 27, 2012 | 01:25 AM

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lieutenant G

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From: Always moving

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Originally Posted by Bleachey

Mine has both. There is the o-ring around the actual derby cover, then the gasket that covers the entire hole and has one side that says :this side towards clutch". Ironically the first time I removed it I was missing the gasket as well.

same here , and when the indy removed the gasket, it leaked everywhere