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RRP
RRP Posts: 26,022
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“Bunching” (compressing) it is really simple.

The gasket has a natural “cup” or curvature to it so starting with that cup side down lay the gasket like this with your fingers on it:


Now slide your fingers together while pressing down:


See how the gasket is now wider and thicker? That is “bunching” and you’ll get very good at it very quickly.



I recommend you "bunch at least 9" or more ahead of ever pushing the gasket into the bed of adhesive. You want the Permatex to bite and grab right from the start with very limited moving other than to align it with the curvature of the egg's base. When properly laid your finished gasket will look like this.


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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,882
    Great info Ron. 

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,022
    SGH said:
    Great info Ron. 
    guy couldn't open my links for some reason - first time someone has told me that. I assume the buffalo will be offended by this thread of mine like he was by that one I posted last night which was also posted in the Off Topic section!
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    SGH Posts: 28,882
    RRP said:
    SGH said:
    Great info Ron. 
    guy couldn't open my links for some reason - first time someone has told me that. I assume the buffalo will be offended by this thread of mine like he was by that one I posted last night which was also posted in the Off Topic section!

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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