Amazon: - New (to me) 1963 Volvo 122 - Page 37

Othen · Feb 13th, 2022, 09:30

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Originally Posted by 142 Guy

My solution is a clean gasket with Hylomar (or some other non hardening sealant) applied to both surfaces of the gasket. The valve cover is essentially glued in place and the retaining screws are mostly for show. I like Hylomar (or its Permatex knock off) because unlike some other non hardening sealants removal is fairly easy. Hylomar blue is the darling of small aircraft mechanics because of the requirement for regular inspection.

Even after changing the cork gasket under the rocker box cover there was still a very slight weep to the back of the block - I could have lived with it I suppose, but it was just enough to be annoying. I took 142 Guy's advice and used a little Hylomar blue and that has cured the problem completely.

The addition of a new distributor cap and a nice shiny set of plug leads completes my work on the ignition system:

GAM now starts very easily from cold, aided I am sure by fixing the little leak in the front fuel jet pipe.

:-)

Laird Scooby · Feb 13th, 2022, 10:26

Looking good there Alan!

Burdekin · Feb 13th, 2022, 10:33

I do like the look of the centre cap style rocker covers.

Othen · Feb 13th, 2022, 10:33

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Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Looking good there Alan!

Thank you Dave, I'm really enjoying the GAM project.

I just had to pop out for some groceries and took the RB, which I have to say is also looking good, so much so that I came back the long way via Pipewell and East Carlton along some lovely windy backroads. The RB remains such a nice motor car to drive, sometimes I forget it is a 42 year old!

:-)

Othen · Feb 14th, 2022, 10:04

Aunt Maud's summer and winter driving attire:

:-)

Laird Scooby · Feb 14th, 2022, 10:37

"Hats" the way to do it!

Moomoo · Feb 14th, 2022, 11:01

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Originally Posted by Othen

Aunt Maud's summer and winter driving attire:

:-)

Go on BigBoy, get some string backs, you know you want to!

( To be said in Fenella Fielding voice).💋

Bob Meadows · Feb 14th, 2022, 17:46

You now need a pipe to complete the image!
Regards Bob.

Othen · Feb 14th, 2022, 20:48

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Originally Posted by Moomoo

Go on BigBoy, get some string backs, you know you want to!

( To be said in Fenella Fielding voice).💋

... perhaps I already have some :-)

Moomoo · Feb 14th, 2022, 21:11

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Originally Posted by Othen

... perhaps I already have some :-)

Dark Horse!

Feb 13th, 2022, 10:26	#362
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:44 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	Looking good there Alan! __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

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Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 11:53 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	I do like the look of the centre cap style rocker covers. __________________ One day I will get rid of all of the rust.

Feb 14th, 2022, 10:04	#365
Othen Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:18 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Corby del Sol	Hats Aunt Maud's summer and winter driving attire: :-) __________________ ... another lovely day in paradise.

Feb 14th, 2022, 10:37	#366
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:44 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	"Hats" the way to do it! __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

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