Waterproofing Dizzy's on EA81's

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:26 pm

I had a bit of problem with water get in the dizzy (by water read like 5 dops but enough not to start the car). I would like a solution that doesn't look to ugly, ie rubber glove with cut off finger tips. I am open to suggestions?

olddog642 · Post by **olddog642** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:51 pm

Maybe this is what you need to stop water ingress
Steptoe has some info on this gasket which is below
Hylton:twisted:

steptoe wrote:

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And in a state you may recognise instead of the pretzl above as it came packed

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steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:29 pm

saved me looking for those pics Hylton. Available as ex Japan pre Tsunami for about $6

1111giles · Post by **1111giles** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:36 am

Or for a quicker job - than the delivery time from Japan - a very careful application of silicone will do the same job.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:55 pm

I might see what Mr Andrew can do, aka Frog.

FROG · Post by **FROG** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:09 pm

done ordered be here tomorrow

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:02 pm

Tomorrow?? I ordered before Xmas and got them in Feb! Not fair!! Probably not fair that one still sits above or below my keyboard waiting for my to open up the intendeds bonnet

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:45 pm

Well actually it will be monday before i get it so technically i waited a Month!

lol!

FROG · Post by **FROG** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:15 pm

PRETZELS !!!!

See Jonno one day and CHEAP

(Posted today Matt)

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:04 pm

I must have started something....

Post by **TOONGA** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 4:05 pm

would love to see pictures of this ring gasket being installed into an EA81 dizzy as for the life of me I can't see where it would go (yeah I know between the cap and the dizzy)

my personal favourite is a liberal application of axle grease on the mating surfaces of the dizzy cap and body, then a giant dose of canola oil spay on the internals and inside of the cap

TOONGA

littlewhiteute · Post by **littlewhiteute** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:52 pm

TOONGA wrote:would love to see pictures of this ring gasket being installed into an EA81 dizzy as for the life of me I can't see where it would go (yeah I know between the cap and the dizzy)

my personal favourite is a liberal application of axle grease on the mating surfaces of the dizzy cap and body, then a giant dose of canola oil spay on the internals and inside of the cap

TOONGA

You spray canola inside the cap?
Does this prevent water condensing within the cap even though it would be conductive to HT voltage?

FROG · Post by **FROG** » Fri May 13, 2011 2:07 pm

steptoe wrote:I must have started something....

yep just ordered one for the "new" camping wagon
that leaves one in the warehouse

Post by **TOONGA** » Fri May 13, 2011 4:58 pm

littlewhiteute wrote:You spray canola inside the cap?
Does this prevent water condensing within the cap even though it would be conductive to HT voltage?

the canola oil repels the water. I've never had a problem with it conducting electricity, it works the same as WD40 or RP7 but costs 1.99 at coles.

and in a pinch spray it on the exhaust then you can fry eggs if you are without a frypan

TOONGA

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Sat May 14, 2011 1:43 am

Or spray it all over engine bay prior to mud play for an easy clean afterwards

Andy, can you take some instructional shots to satisfy TOONGAs needs please - I missed his request

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sat May 14, 2011 8:34 pm

I just did mine, i will try and take some pics. Also does anyone know what the seal number for a EA81T? And whether you can still get them?

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