Triumph Thunderbird / TT Legend, "Make Your Own Gaskets" !

Swing Arm ready to install, so a quick "How To" Tap Out a custom Gasket!
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[@billyfriday]

I once done this with a rice crispy box. But the engine started to snap crackle and pop

[@Hui9697]

Hi Del 'n' Pen, Those skills are getting lost among the new age mechanics. "Just buy" one they say. I was told to use Cornflake box card as it's grease proofed but I found that if I used Weetabix card my wee Suzuki TS 185 gained a couple of HP ;) 10hp if I used the centre fold of a dirty mag.

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha ha ha, Comment of the week Sir.. and yes indeed, Conversely if you used the cover from a school exercise book it would refuse to start..Ever !

[@johnpayne5439]

Something I learnt doing my apprenticeship 60 years ago that may help some people:- --- When making gaskets this way have a selection of ball bearings at hand and put one larger than the hole into the depression where the holes are to be then tap the bearing with a hammer (small one) to produce a very neat hole with no jagged edges. Cheers !!

[@geraldgallagher825]

Looks like you went to the same school as myself Although I also rem another lad using an 1/8 part ball in a 1/4 indent Yon laddie didny last very long lol His nickname was 4 watt apparently lol

[@plageran]

If it's aluminium won't that damage the hole? For a n00b as myself and others can you tell us how well it works on stainless steel or aluminium

[@geraldgallagher825]

@@plageran In the video you will see that del uses what he describes as a " wee " hammer Damaging woteva material you are working with depends on the force used Hit it too hard and yes it will damaged softer metals Just be sensible in use and you will not do any damage

[@plageran]

@@geraldgallagher825 I'll stick to a pen cap rather, last thing I'll need is bearing stuck in a bolt or dall (I can't remember if it's doll or dall) hole.

[@geraldgallagher825]

@@plageran each to their own 👍

[@springy-2112]

Ah , the delight of seeing Mrs Springys face whilst pouring out cornflakes from a box with a land rover diff cover shaped hole!! memories 👍🏻☮❤

[@Moonfleet41]

Land Rover?.. You Posh Boy... with me it was a clapped out 2.0 GXL Capri.. (of course that very posh now days...but not in 1986..!)

[@springy-2112]

@@Moonfleet41 not my landy. desperate friends and family..i spent too long working for Austin Rover to actually own a "series" ..👍🏻❤❤😲

[@bobstevens9040]

Great video as usual Del. I remember when I worked in a foundry in Sheffield , the fitters would make their gaskets in this way too when they were rebuilding gearboxes and the like. To make the holes around the periphery they would use a large ball bearing positioned over the hole and then tapped down to pierce the gasket. keep 'em coming owd son.

[@plageran]

Soaking the old gasket in the old oil peels it right off with less scratching and scrubbing

[@adallen3]

Del, This is good stuff that never gets old...feel free to show "Must Have" skills anytime. Cheers from the other side of the pond!

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome Sir, glad you enjoyed it, and you're right, some skills never get old, ride safe and happy holidays!

[@beans4491]

Another great video, had no idea you could make gaskets like this. Kind regards.

[@rsbharley4766]

Nice video Penny and Del. Paint looks good mate. Great gasket making tutorial, that one will help a lot of people out. I think I have made a few gaskets out of cereal boxes over the years to get up and running on a weekend LOL. Penny and you have a good week. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

hey mate, yeah, a great old Grandpa trick we should all share aye.. have a great week too mate, ride safe and keep in touch.. D&Px

[@am_jeds]

My dad taught me that skill 26 years ago and I still use it. I usually use a the open end of a spanner. Does the job perfect. Thanks for sharing.

[@damikedaevil4582]

The paint looks very good you did a great job with that. Thanks for the gasket making tutorial 👍

[@irishwolfhound1987]

Del you've done a lovely job on the swing arm, it looks so clean you'd swear it was powder coated. Top class workmanship.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you mate, that's very kind, labour of love and all that!... hopefully it will turn out a really nice looking bike...

[@JDnBeastlet]

Hey guys, I love the close up work. Not only is it shot very well, but it shows the care you put into everything. Thanks also for the simple skill on gasket making - that's a very useful ability. Take care, my friends.

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome John, thank you so much for your kind words, we hope you all keeping safe and well..

[@mikeycee600600]

Great vid 👍What’s the reasoning behind copper grease on one set of bolts on the swing arm, and multipurpose/EP2 on the other?

[@plageran]

My guess Rust prevention and torque specs on the bolts, just a guess lol

[@dustinanderson7285]

I spent hours trying to trace out and cut a gasket for the gearbox cover on a CB700sc. Now you tell me man. The frustration, ripped gasket material, goodness gracious dude.

[@istvanvigh2367]

WOW !!! That seal ........ Very useful idea! Thank you!

[@colinsequerah6346]

Yeah,i did that for a suzuki RG 125 clutch housing cover. . Way back in 1989.😁👍

[@garya3056]

Great video that brought back some wonderful memories of creating homemade valve cover gaskets with my late dad for my old ‘66 Chevy Chevelle 327/375, Del. Seems a certain 18 year old would wind the p!SS out of that rebuilt Corvette motor and it would need a valve tap adjustment every other month it seemed. The gaskets were readily available and probably cheap... but my dad the engineer just wanted me to know how to make gaskets I suppose. He taught me how to tighten down the lifters (by ear and holding a screw driver on the tappets) just enough to quiet the tap but not too tight so as to not lose horsepower. Thanks for the memories, Del! Hoping things are ok there- we’re in our first week of a stay at home order. It’s somewhat ok, I’ve got more bathroom remodeling to do! 🙄. Regards to Penny! 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Gary, great to hear we've kicked the dust off a few memories, I remember the same kind of lessons from my dad, back in the days of black & white, lessons for life aye brother? Hope you're holding up there, we are also in restrictions, the worry is Xmas and what that will after people mix, but most people are doing the sensible thing and not visiting others over that period to keep everyone safe, but they are excepting a huge rise in cases, so restrictions for now (we can still go to work), but probably like you after Xmas we'll be stay at home too... keep busy mate and keep smiling both, there is light at the end of the tunnel! All the very best, D&Px

[@garya3056]

@@Moonfleet41 Yessir. You, too. BTW, Is Duke Dyson doing ok? No vids from him in +/- 7 months. Take cate! 😎

[@Moonfleet41]

@@garya3056 Hi again Gary, let me email you mate!

[@garya3056]

@@Moonfleet41 ok thx, Del.

[@SurreyRider]

Thank Del that's a tip I did know about but when replacing a seal I did use sealant! Now that I know about using grease instead that's what il be doing differently next time . The swing arm looks fantastic by the way. Stay safe guys! SR

[@Moonfleet41]

You too buddy, stay safe and keep smiling, and thanks for your awesome support.. Del.

[@shaneelson]

One of the jobs for first year apprentices, at the place I did my time, was cutting gaskets. Still something I enjoy. Very therapeutic for some reason. "Become one with the hammer Grasshopper." 😁

[@Moonfleet41]

Wise words well said Sir!

[@robplazzman6049]

Way back in the 80s I bought some spray on gasket remover. As soon as it came out I recognised the smell, Nitromors Paint Stripper ! So I started using the stuff from a can, much cheaper than the spray I'd bought. Worked great for the little bits that resisted scraping. Unfortunately, the latest Nitromors only works, and then barely, if its allowed to soak for several days. I'll be using this method on my K1200r as BMW want about 10 grand for a clutch cover gasket, which is too much !

[@Moonfleet41]

Yep, bless those BMW parts prices, followed very closely by Harley Davidson... and then Bentley lol

[@timclapin3488]

Thanks Del for the gasket episode. I am just looking for a pizza box that will be right size for my speed triple sump pan. ...I think i am going to crease the cardboard on the machined edges, then cut with a craft knife.

[@artboy1269]

Now all i need is my own heated covered garage space to work on in cold Canada this winter. Alas I have no garage but am gaining skills. Thanks Del!

[@Moonfleet41]

Canada ?, no heated garage?, now thats hard core brother.. can't you just rent a shipping container and get it parked in the garden !!?

[@loddude5706]

A little collection of old & various sized ball bearings are great for 'tapping' out really neat holes without burring any edges - choose your size, press to dent the paper, then 'tappety tap tap'. Y'all : ) x

[@willwye410]

Any advantage in using blue waterproof grease in s/arm bearing & suspension linkages? It looks like the remnants of old blue grease that oozed out at 1:40. And why ordinary grease not anti-seize copperslip on the chain adjuster screws? After making gaskets I photocopy or trace them ready for next time.

[@martincarey8620]

And there was naive 16 year old me (back in the dark ages) thinking I invented this all by myself when I came unstuck on my first moped! Cornflake box = job done, and one very proud skint kid :-)

[@Moonfleet41]

I think it's us, our Dads and Grandads who invented this kind of thinking aye.. poverty makes inventors out of any lad on a YOP Scheme mate!

[@martincarey8620]

@@Moonfleet41 i think there's no better teacher in life than being skint, you learn how to make things, how to repair stuff, how to look after everything you own, rather than dispose of everything. Skills that so few people these days have. Also having a dad who taught me so much, giving me a great foundation to attack anything, was far more of a gift than ever I realised back in the day

[@Moonfleet41]

@@martincarey8620 Truer words never said brother.

[@gilesbristow123]

Haven't done that in years but can remember ripping the cover off a school exercise book to do it on my mates bike ..... That was a lot of years ago !

[@MrMarosh123]

Hi Del, I have one tip for all mechanics. You can apply a small amount of oil or waseline to the edge of the cover and then stamp the shape to the paper. Then simply cut it along the line. There is no risk of damage. But you must have known that, right? Cheers 😉

[@Mad109R]

I've made gaskets for all manner of stuff out of cereal boxes long ago. Another great video Del 👍 keep em comin mate.

[@plageran]

Nice tip dude

[@paulharast1958]

Awesome Job Del 👌 Penny & You Del Have A Wonderful Holiday 🎄🎁

[@Moonfleet41]

Have a safe and happy holidays yourself Paul, keep well and thanks for your support during 2020, D&Px

[@martindavies8326]

I’ve got a Sealey hole punch set and that makes it even quicker to make gaskets, good job, that paint looks great will have to give it a try. ⚙️🔩🔧👍

[@cedre2274]

Everytime it's like to see a movie or a passionned serie. A kind of "Breaking Right"...

[@mathowe5982]

Made a few gaskets in my time nice to see quick time. Didn't know about the sealant and grease tip thanks.

[@MrAlmar07]

Nice one Del. Great to see that 'wee' skill getting an update for the newer watchers!! The sealant/grease method is my go to nowadays. Swingarm came up real nice as well. Awrabesht to you both from me and the clan bro. 😉💙👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Al, good to hear from you, hope you and the clan are all keeping safe there, give 'em all a hug from us! All the best brother, keep safe, D&Px

[@f.e.1952]

Use to do this back in the 70s, and yes Delboy it was Kellogs packet back then. Very useful tip. 👍🏻 Keep up the good work mate.

[@tonygriffiths2485]

Some lovely ideas there, logical, and simple effective, very cool, thanks :)

[@cbsakias]

Dreamer Deceiver!

[@mogensjuhljakobsen891]

The fastest hammer in the west🤠

[@nickbishop6784]

As always Del Great skills and always meticulous Nick Australia

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks again mate, simple stuff and will always get you out of trouble! Hope you're keeping well and safe there?!

[@jedibiker600]

Nice job mate, I’ll have to remember this for my bandit.:-)

[@pezb1]

ehhh wish i saw this before i put my legend clutch back together , had to wait a long time for seal to arrive from triumph dealer ,loving the vids del, im always learning ,thanks

[@bubbles1863]

I just ordered a new sump gasket today i could of making my own didn't realise it was that simple..thanks del another great tip 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Oh that's a shame buddy, never mind, well at least you'll know for next time. have a great week.. Del.

[@bubbles1863]

@@Moonfleet41 same to you del

[@079565543]

Ahh greasing .... and nipple's 😃 . Cereal 🥣 packet ., "They're Gr - r - reat ! ". 🐯

[@adamhodson8337]

Great video Del, made gaskets in the past but never using that method. Guess I’ve found a better way of doing it now!

[@myz06rocks]

great topic Del. Ironically, i've had sheets of gasket material and even the hole punches to tap out the bolt holes in the material sitting in my tool box all as a "just in case" since i saw you tap out a gasket or 2 for the street fighter build and even the Hylomar on hand!

[@Moonfleet41]

ha ha, yeah, you certainly won't use this often, but when you need it, it's usually a critical issue and a life saver.... maybe put it all in a small box on the wall of your garage with "Break Glass in case of Emergency" on it.!!! Have a great week my friend, and keep safe. D&Pxx

[@myz06rocks]

@@Moonfleet41 HAHAHA Good one... i'll send you a pic when i get around to it :D

[@dickdick999]

Did you know your parts washer sounds like a didjery do. Cool skill. Have done that myself in years gone by when I was doing various jobs on my bikes. I hope you and Penny have a lovely christmass and I wish you all the best for 2021. Regards to you both.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Richard, good to hear from you, and we hope you're keeping and safe there, lotd of new restrictions today, so let's look forward to 2021 when things finally go back to normal... look after yourself and your family during these weird times, be safe, all the very best, D&Px

[@RevelatorAlf]

Yep, nice display fella, cheers

[@renzovc]

great simple skills lesson 👍 keep it up brother . bike is going to look awesome !

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate!✌️

[@stevie5141]

Wow! Learnt something new again Del.. love it. awesome stuff again..

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it mate!

[@antoniomassey8328]

A good tips Delboy.all the best Tony

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Been making gaskets for Diesel engine for 45 years in the field when no stores for miles around. Always carry rolls of materials in the truck. People doesn’t realize it’s easy.

[@Moonfleet41]

Absolutely, it makes you wonder how many gaskets are sold these days with the prices main dealers charge, when it's this easy to make one!

[@Goldwing1500rider]

@@Moonfleet41 .. my thoughts too!! Often making one is much better than what the store sells!! ( some are crap!

[@wobblysauce]

Ahh the cereal box the only time I bought breakfast like that.

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video del fantastic job stay safe looking forward to Friday for next video hopefully 🇬🇧👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Richard, i really appreciate your loyal support, have a great week and see you Friday mate.

[@richardpearson4248]

@@Moonfleet41 cheers

[@shaneallen3502]

Fabulous paint job, love black satin. What paint type would you suggest for plastic parts?

[@Moonfleet41]

Same paint Shane, works fine on plastic, just scuff them back properly to get a good key!

[@Matt-ob3sn]

As always a pleasure to watch del

[@illinformed]

My spidey sense is tingling... New camera??? This is sharper than a page of Oscar Wilde whiticisms rolled into a point, sprinkled with lemon juice and jabbed into someones eye.

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha Ha thanks mate, that's very kind, but sadly not, it's just some creative angles and playing about with focus, rather than leaving everything on auto settings! It's the same ol' camera we've had for 5yrs and on it's last legs now, so doing our best with it...! Great to know our work has been noticed!

[@fader2701]

Thanls for the video

[@softailfun]

Works for me brother. Got me out the shit a couple of times over the years.

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, Grandpa tricks aye... Hope you're both well and keeping safe Brother, Pp says hi.!

[@softailfun]

@@Moonfleet41 Back at ya man. Didn’t make it down south this year, definitely next. Thanks Penny. Hope you two are safe in these weird times.

[@JohnBrinkPhoto]

Hi Del. Every time I take the valve covers off my V twin Honda generator engine to do a valve adjustment (every 200 hrs) I worry about ripping one of the gaskets that Honda thinks are worth $15 each. I think I'll stock up on a sheet of gasket material. Thanks for the reminder.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing John.. like i said, if you use a sticky sealant on the valve cover itself, and just grease against the top of the cylinder head.. the the gasket should come off every time all cleanly attached to the cover.. and you'll get a good few uses of each gasket that way..

[@tinks43]

(P) Learnt this from the old man many moons ago on our Landy County 110. Thanks for the memories 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

happy memories aye mate.. Good to hear from you and take care of the clan.. D&Pxx

[@geraldgallagher825]

" a wee hammer" hmmm !!!! you are fined fifty pence laddie for your unauthorised use of the Scots lingo in this video lol 😆 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@geraldgallagher825]

@@jonnycando With that particular mix of genetic ancestry? I believe you laddie would be authorised in the use of fluent klingon never mind Scots " guid luck tae ye laddie " 👍

[@fvillago65]

What kind of solvent do you use in your parts washer? Thanks!

[@Moonfleet41]

Here you go Fred, this is what i use.. www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/degreasing-solvent-emulsifiable-5l-59168?search=ak05&description=true

[@jonelvidge9191]

Out of interest what cleaning/degreasing solution do you use in your parts washer- loving this build,

[@Moonfleet41]

I use this one Jon.. www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/degreasing-solvent-emulsifiable-5l-59168?search=AK05&description=true

[@bikerdad1479]

Used the paper gasket method my self and I can verify it does work,don't put the gasket on the blue hylomar straight away leave for 5 mins for it to go tacky as Del ALREADY KNOWS THAT.

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha True date mate.. thin smear on gasket and casing....wait ten minutes, ten stick together.!

[@nickmit4406]

I like how this paint looks so glossy while wet and then it takes this nice satin like finish. Cool product, excellent painting technique!

[@motorbikesandhacks]

Was that knife a bit rough, leaving scratches on the mating surfaces?

[@Moonfleet41]

No not at all, i keep it stoned and smooth, like any good scraper.! then scotch the faces to get them perfect.

[@pawelkaa334]

Great Magic :) !!!

[@MS-hd8yq]

Swingarm looks fantastic. I wonder if you cut the excess gasket by tracing the piece with a razor blade?

[@Moonfleet41]

Give it a go mate, what ever works and gets the job done aye. ! Thanks for your kind words too.

[@philipparmley7288]

As always Del. I remember this first time around. Great to have a refresh on skills though. Awesome Brother thank you.

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it Brother, simple 'get out of trouble' tricks aye.

[@punisher48]

Is there anything you can’t do in the shop? Great stuff!

[@joemaxwell7443]

Have you ever considered doing a video on what camera equipment and video editing software you are using ??

[@loddude5706]

I suspect it takes many hours & a pretty Penny . . .

[@xXREAPER10Xx]

Done this too many times 😅 usually becuase a friend wanted a job done but only got half the kit my shreddies boxes take a heavy toll each time 🤣

[@danparsonage3884]

Great video 👍🏼

[@christophermcreynolds6001]

Good skills

[@owlteachereducation]

Superb Del as ever

[@alanpaterson5395]

Great vid as always, but you didn’t say “but you knew that”. and for once I actually did!! Remember making gaskets out of cereal boxes when I was in the army. For everything from land rovers to challenger tanks

[@Moonfleet41]

There reason I didn't say it mate was because I knew you'd know that, but you knew that! And yes indeed mucker, adapt improvise and overcome...!

[@thatpark7886]

My father-in-law was in the R.E.M.E, rough engineering made easy. But you already knew that ! :-)

[@richardtowers9297]

The wizard shows us some magic again!

[@prabathchandima2634]

3:51 what is that machine, pls tell?

[@Moonfleet41]

It's one of these... Link:- www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/parts-cleaning-tank-bench-portable-67155?search=SM21&description=true

[@stevehopkinson4871]

Dell pardon me wouldn’t it round the edge of the casing hitting it the alloy with a steal hammer

[@plageran]

You can always score it a few times with a pen or blunt plastic object

[@blindwit]

It's a light weight hammer made of mild or softer steel. Probably much softer than the case's steel.

[@Moonfleet41]

Not at all Steve, Just tap very gently with a tiny toffee hammer mate, give it a try, it takes hardly any impact at all do cut the card board.

[@markwitham6784]

Clever lad👍

[@robertengland9352]

Another skill learned

[@waldemarb.5136]

Why not buying a new one gasket?

[@Hui9697]

Lol, I think you are missing the point as so many often do. Do you really want to see a ‘simple skills’ video on how to buy one? No, didn’t think so.

[@waldemarb.5136]

@@Hui9697 a new one is about 7 euros, if he can afford new wheels, it shouldn't be a problem...using selfmade gaskets is only a good idea in field conditions. If you get a leakage on that part of the engine, you get the oil exactly in front of the rear wheel...not the best part to safe bucks, in my opinion

[@Hui9697]

@@waldemarb.5136 You’re obviously not too handy with the tools but those of us who are know if we can make a gasket that seals or not. Don’t judge others based or your own inabilities. The cost of the wheels is irrelevant, you could use the cost of the donor bike instead, or the cost of the facility. Maybe just not bother with the whole project and filming if you think making a gasket is pointless. Like I said, you are missing the point and your ‘safety’ argument doesn’t hold, eh, oil.

[@waldemarb.5136]

@@Hui9697 I'm a mechanic for cars, motorcycles and jet aircraft, but you will know my skills better, specialist )))

[@Hui9697]

@@waldemarb.5136 Sounds like what I do only the jet engines drive pumps and generators. I know I can and do make a good gasket. But, just because you work on bikes, cars and jets doesn’t mean you do it well as some of the people I’ve worked with have proved many times. If you get nervous about making a gasket for a low pressure system next to a wheel then how are you going to get on with a fuel gas raised joint?

[@user-eh7cb3qi2y]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mustafaahmed6442]

professor

[@Trumpets4me]

Go on admit it, you've got a Blue Peter Badge somewhere. Brilliant, never ever thought about doing that, but I'm no mechanic.

[@stevehopkinson4871]

Ups should of watched all the vid

[@EdgeDynamicsEnglishRazors]

Nice :)

[@duchman99backup51]

👍👍👍👌👌👌🏍🏍🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺