Boy oh boy did that ever work well. Thanks so much for posting this. I wish I had looked for it before (like you) I spent half an hour looking for some sort of driver - hahaha. Like you said, "Use what you have"! Thanks again. Bruce
I know this is an old video but you are a genius dude! I tried for an hour to get the gaskets in and watched several videos and wasn't having any luck and was damaging the gaskets. I was about to order the tool but found your video. Such a simple idea and it worked like a charm. Saved me a few days waiting for the tool and some coin too.
Thank you. I would have also spent an hour looking for something that fit when the solution was right in my hand. I guess you know you have saved a lot of guys a lot of trouble. Thanks again.
I used the back of a 1 1/4 socket and lightly pushed on opposing sides until I got it flush. Then used my thumb to gently push around until it seated. Peace of cake. Good video.
thanks man! I was in need of this idea as the other videos I saw were shops with bearing installers and such. This makes more sense and it is something I already have!
Couldn’t do it and needed to find a tool locally. Bought the “bearing race and seal driver” tool at discount auto parts for about $30. Worked like a charm.
Loved the idea, and the approach, and it obviously works for lots of people. Be careful though - sadly, in my case (Sportster 1200c 2003 centenary, with aftermarket S/E exhaust), once I got the flange ring off (in my case, a spring clip with a gap in it), I quickly found the flange had no means of exit either end of the pipe, so couldn't use this technique. Shoulda thought that through a bit more first . . .Plus I then spent a painful hour getting the ring back on the pipe, which was by then twisted out of shape. Finally put it all back together, and pessimistically hoped that, if I just carefully screwed the nuts back on to the exhaust stud, a turn each, bit by bit, just maybe the gasket would sit back in ok (I started it off fairly well seated, but with half a mil or so gap still showing). To my surprise it does seem to have worked - no blowing out - but with my track record I give it a week before I have to pay some professional to put my misdeeds right . . . . 😅 Thanks anyway, you explained it so clear and friendly and it was much appreciatied even tho it didn't work for me
I know this is an old video, but there's a little tip that will also make this easier. Put the gasket in the freezer overnight the day before you plan to install the exhaust. Get everything ready ahead of time, warm up the head a little with a heat gun and then take the gasket out of the freezer and immediately do the install. The heated head probably doesn't do nearly as much, but every little bit helps. When you heat metal, it expands and when it is cold, it contracts. On an interference fit, freezing one of the parts can make all the difference when fitting. Use a big socket turned around backwards with an extension inserted through the front of the socket for a driver. I hope that helps somebody.
someone please help me , i'm working on a project of producing these gasket , i just need the idea of how they are made i would really be thankful for anyone who can help just a video of how these are made manufactured
Boy oh boy did that ever work well. Thanks so much for posting this. I wish I had looked for it before (like you) I spent half an hour looking for some sort of driver - hahaha. Like you said, "Use what you have"! Thanks again. Bruce
I know this is an old video but you are a genius dude! I tried for an hour to get the gaskets in and watched several videos and wasn't having any luck and was damaging the gaskets. I was about to order the tool but found your video. Such a simple idea and it worked like a charm. Saved me a few days waiting for the tool and some coin too.
Excellent easy fix mate. Thanks for the help. I damaged two new ones before I watched this.
Thank you. I would have also spent an hour looking for something that fit when the solution was right in my hand. I guess you know you have saved a lot of guys a lot of trouble. Thanks again.
I used the back of a 1 1/4 socket and lightly pushed on opposing sides until I got it flush. Then used my thumb to gently push around until it seated. Peace of cake. Good video.
thanks man! I was in need of this idea as the other videos I saw were shops with bearing installers and such. This makes more sense and it is something I already have!
just saved me...I was running out of cuss words. :)
Thanks brother! Great instructions! Saved me 😅
Great tip on how to do this. Tried it today and it worked just like you said. Thanks for taking the time to post the video.
Thank you Thank you Thank you, that is the best advice on this topic I have ever received.
Man i appriciate you for this
Jonesy your a genius. I'm doing mine today it was a concern for me. Ill let you know how well it works for me.
and YOU'RE not a genius
Couldn’t do it and needed to find a tool locally. Bought the “bearing race and seal driver” tool at discount auto parts for about $30. Worked like a charm.
wow I did the same thing last night BUT I used the nuts to push the gasket in
Worked perfect after I watched this.
Loved the idea, and the approach, and it obviously works for lots of people. Be careful though - sadly, in my case (Sportster 1200c 2003 centenary, with aftermarket S/E exhaust), once I got the flange ring off (in my case, a spring clip with a gap in it), I quickly found the flange had no means of exit either end of the pipe, so couldn't use this technique. Shoulda thought that through a bit more first . . .Plus I then spent a painful hour getting the ring back on the pipe, which was by then twisted out of shape. Finally put it all back together, and pessimistically hoped that, if I just carefully screwed the nuts back on to the exhaust stud, a turn each, bit by bit, just maybe the gasket would sit back in ok (I started it off fairly well seated, but with half a mil or so gap still showing). To my surprise it does seem to have worked - no blowing out - but with my track record I give it a week before I have to pay some professional to put my misdeeds right . . . . 😅 Thanks anyway, you explained it so clear and friendly and it was much appreciatied even tho it didn't work for me
I was just about to say lol on my 2000 1200s that flange coming off unless god is working with you lol 😂
I know this is an old video, but there's a little tip that will also make this easier. Put the gasket in the freezer overnight the day before you plan to install the exhaust. Get everything ready ahead of time, warm up the head a little with a heat gun and then take the gasket out of the freezer and immediately do the install. The heated head probably doesn't do nearly as much, but every little bit helps. When you heat metal, it expands and when it is cold, it contracts. On an interference fit, freezing one of the parts can make all the difference when fitting. Use a big socket turned around backwards with an extension inserted through the front of the socket for a driver. I hope that helps somebody.
Saving my life right now with this comment🙏🙏
@@dominicSalvitti I hope it helps. Sometimes, it's just that little extra that makes all the difference, especially with such a soft gasket.
slow and steady.. so easy.. Great tip..
A carriage bolt with washers works well
Thanks man! Great idea!
Great Job!
This worked great! Thanks man!
Awesome thank you. You make a lot of sense. I'm gonna do just as you suggested
Worked like a charm! Thanks bro
Love this. You da man!
what about the front jug seems like that would be a whole lot harder as no were near as much room as the rear
Well..... that was easy!! Thanks for tip.... worked perfect....
Cool, soooooo useful !!😎
Nice one cheers
Great tip, Thank you!
awesome idea. Thanks
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Awesome thanks!
Perfect.. thank you
Thanks, great tips
Brilliant!
Well done
Thank you
Thanks
Thanks!
someone please help me , i'm working on a project of producing these gasket , i just need the idea of how they are made i would really be thankful for anyone who can help just a video of how these are made manufactured
to much work
Well how’d you do it then or did you pay for it?
after watching people make tools for this I came upon your fix . Perfect, could not be easier. work smarter not harder!