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Old 02-03-2024, 01:22 PM
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I was checking a few threads on this subject. It appears that the various seals must match the pushrod tubes. Specifically there are cork seals, O-rings, and Quad Seals. Does the socket for the seal in the Rocker Box make any difference? It appears that the O-ring and Cork for the top seal are the same diameter. I have no Quad Seals to match up as my bike is a 1984 and uses Quad Seals top and bottom. I can't remember but think the middle seal is a smaller O-Ring. I have a set of earlier than 1981 Rocker Boxes and don't want to worry about matching seals in the future if I replace them.

So is the socket for the push rod tube seals in the rocker box the same or has it changed through the years.
 
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Configure what ever make the tube not leak and to con firm if it twists when hot its not tight enough

we have used - a used squashed cork on the center with a new cork too make them good and tight as well as more tin spring washers and new springs

it seems some like the same some want more
 
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Done the new & used cork combo on the middle one also, sometimes the larger rubber square ones in the kits are too tight, binds the tube and they leak at temp.
 
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