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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 06:55 AM
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The parts guy didnt see one in the book, and I dont think there is but...

05 Fatty 88 Twin Cam.

Is there a gasket for the points/timing cover?

Thanks MikeM
 
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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I changed mine on a 06 and I didnt have one either.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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The timing cover is just a cover in the cam cover. There is not a gasket. The cam cover is recessed where the timing cover goes but solid underneath so no oil gets to where this cover goes.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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there is no gasket
 
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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No points cover gasket...
 
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Thank you all for your responses.

I will now install my Grateful Dead Steal Your Face Cover with confidence!!

MikeM
 
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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Go for it. Now this is the easiest mod you can do on your scoot
 
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