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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: CKF1962 on March 21, 2022, 10:25:32 PM
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The vent barrel and operator is in pretty good shape, but the valve was rusted shut with years of crud sitting on top. I want to refinish parts but the rubber gasket on the valve door is rotten. Looks like it may have been vulcanized onto the door.
Anyone know of a source for the rubber gasket? The rest of the assembly can be refurbed.
K
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The rubber seal is molded into the flapper. There might be a repro, Ford actually did service the flapper, but it's somewhat rare to find. Otherwise, sourcing one from another used piece may be the easiest solution.
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Thank you - looks like the rubber was vulcanized onto the flapper. I will continue to look but I think I might could make one out of a piece of bike inner tube. At this point I just need function!
K
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Agree finding one from a rust free donor might be the best solution. Not a high demand part, which has its good and bad sides