I want to clean the oil screen in the hog’s head. I have a set of new gaskets, but should I change gaskets every time, or are the old gaskets, if they are in good shape, still usable?
So far I haven’t found any specific direction on line, so I thought I’d ask here.
If I do replace the gaskets, is there a recommended gasket compound to glue 'em down or are they good to go as is?
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Yep use them again as long as they are not torn. Do you have a magnet in your screen?
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Honestly, I don’t know. I’ll look for one when I open her up.
I re-use the old gaskets. Coat them with grease to help them release better the next time you remove the cover.
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On the hogshead screen I glue a gasket to each side of the screen. They can be used many times. The screen can be cleaned every oil change. Gaskets are good for decades.
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Good to know, thank you! What glue did you use on the gaskets?
Contact cement. I use 3M 1357 and a brush.
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Good to know. Thank you!