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Old May 3, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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I installed the Arlen Ness Big Sucker Stage 1 primarily because I want to use the stock cover. Install went great but the black gasket around the football cover falls off with nothing to mount to. Did I do something wrong?
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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yes you tried to reuse the black gasket.. there's nothing for it to seal to?

its meant to seal the factory backing cover to the football cover throw it away you don't need it
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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yes you tried to reuse the black gasket.. there's nothing for it to seal to?

its meant to seal the factory backing cover to the football cover throw it away you don't need it
But it just doesn't look right without it. Oh well, I'll remove it. Thanks
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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I put a little contact cement on mine, works fine
 
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OEM backing is gone. You don't need it.
 
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But it just doesn't look right without it. Oh well, I'll remove it. Thanks
it looks better without it
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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keep in mind...that cover is really good as sucking in hot air which has been heated by the cylinder heads...on hot days...you might want to throw the cover in your saddle bag.
 
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