Cork gaskets on Lovejoy shocks

[Gerczak]

All,

 

I have rebuilt my Lovejoy shocks and keep getting leaks around the cork top gaskets.  There are only 2 screws holding the top cap down but I have replaced the cork multiple times and I still get leaks over 80F.  I have not overfilled them as I have even suctioned out some hydraulic jack oil once filled.

 

Any suggestions?  I tried the gaskachince but still have issues.  The cork i cut the gasket out of is fairly thin.  Was there a different material or thicker cork used?

 

Looking for advice as I am tired of the leaks.

 

 

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Are you using gasket sealer? Normally, cork gaskets were sealed with the old "Indian Head Shellac" sealer. Also don't over tighten since that deforms cork and causes leaks.

[Gerczak]

I will try the Shellac (Which apparently Permatex dropped the Indian in the name).  I was also using Liquid Wrench Hydraulic Jack oil and it runs like water.  I am planning on going to use an ISO 32 wt Oil and give that a try.  

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6 hours ago, Gerczak said:

I will try the Shellac (Which apparently Permatex dropped the Indian in the name).  I was also using Liquid Wrench Hydraulic Jack oil and it runs like water.  I am planning on going to use an ISO 32 wt Oil and give that a try.  

Yes, I guess it has to do being proper and not offending anyone or group. Here's what it used to be a few years ago and of course many years ago before Permatex it was just Indian Head in a glass bottle.