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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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Oh and the old derby cover now lives on my wall not good for anything else but to look cool there
 
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BiggestDawg
The cover was the issue. Didn't even think about that. Took it off and looked at it first and it was really obvious. The bolts had been cranked down so hard over time that they area around each bolt hole was deeper than the rest. Got a new cover and decided to give the gasket a shot again with new washers for the bolts. Torqued it to the specks and it hasn't leaked a drop since. Thanks for all the input I hate it when I miss the obvious.
Welcome..Hey we all have been there. That's why this place is so great.

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Note to self.... NOTE: Don't EVER buy a used Derby cover!!!!!!!..........o~`o..................
 
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Note to self.... NOTE: Don't EVER buy a used Derby cover!!!!!!!..........o~`o..................
Especially one that has been used by me
 
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by riteway
Note to self.... NOTE: Don't EVER buy a used Derby cover!!!!!!!..........o~`o..................
Originally Posted by BiggestDawg
Especially one that has been used by me
Believe Me that crossed my mind!!!!!!! .LOL..........o~`o.....
 
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