Hitzer 503 .....need gasket help

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Gian4
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Post by Gian4 » Fri. Feb. 21, 2020 6:30 pm

Hi guys.
The gasket on my hopper lid is all mangled. Does anyone know the size rope gasket I need to replace it? Also what gasket adhesive do you guys recommend? Any instillation tips you have like how to handle where the free ends come together would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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freetown fred
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Post by freetown fred » Fri. Feb. 21, 2020 6:47 pm

Probably 5/8 G-- I use hi-temp permatex sealer. Hey G!!! finish fillin out your profile--God knows ya been around long enough to know nobody's gonna steal ya!!!! LOL
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Post by CapeCoaler » Sat. Feb. 22, 2020 1:23 am

Older 503 no damper rod...
I think it was 3/4" I used...
WaterGlass adhesive...
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Lynn-Manufacturing-56 ... JdEALw_wcB
Butted the ends nice...
Compressed the gasket, don't stretch it out...
Trimmed the strands that were loose at the butt joint...
Splased a bit of the adhesive at the butt ends to glue them together...
Not too much or it makes a solid lump that won't seal right...


 
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Post by Gian4 » Sat. Feb. 22, 2020 9:27 am

Thanks guys. Fred I hope your healing up and feeling better.
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Post by freetown fred » Sat. Feb. 22, 2020 10:02 am

Gonna be a long process G--but I'm hopin for the best--over the past year+--I've gotten pretty discouraged with our medical system!!! Thanx for askin

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