gaskets

Ever been frustrated by the lack of a gasket for your Mini? Listed below you will see some of the more common gaskets used on the "A" series engine. More will be added as and when time permits. These are the tools you will need. 1) Scalpel - 2) Wad cutters - 3) Gasket paper 1mm and 0.8mm thick - 4) Pencil - 5) Scissors.

All gaskets are produced at 1:1 scale - Just print off the one you require as the template. Use the scissors to trim the template and then transfer the pattern to your gasket paper (or try printing straight onto your gasket paper if your printer can handle the extra thickness) Use the tools as outlined above to complete. (Note: although these gaskets print off at 1:1 scale from Netscape Navigator V3.0 on my system and Epson stylus 640 I'm unable to guarantee your's will. Try a test print first and offer up to your component for checking. Minor adjusments can be made in Paintshop Pro. But make sure the preserve aspect box is checked.)

Water pump (1mm thick) Timing Chain Cover (1mm thick) Petrol pump (0.8mm thick) Thermostat housing (1mm thick) Carb & Spacer (1mm thick) Heater Valve (1mm thick) Oil Filter Manifold (1mm thick) Carburettor air filter manifold(1mm thick) Front Wheel Brake Cylinder - Hand as required(0.8mm thick) S.U. Carburettor float chamber (0.8mm thick)

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