I'm changing out the kicker cover on my tranny. I purchased a James Gasket replacement. One side has a raised reddish bead and the other side is gasket paper only.
Which side does the raised reddish bead on the gasket go against.
Also, I would really appreciate any advice on whether to use gasket seal. And if so, what is brand/type recommended and the recommended procedure for installation.
Thank you very much.
The beaded seal, you can place outward, it honestly doesn't matter. The other side, maybe use some Form A Gasket, you can find that at any auto parts store.
https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/gasket-sealants/permatex-form-a-gasket-no-2-sealant/ (https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/gasket-sealants/permatex-form-a-gasket-no-2-sealant/)
Thank you.
My shovel tranny kicker side cover is not symmetrical, assume its the same on yours. Where the middle pinches in - under the clutch release arm - is different shape than its mirror. Line up gasket both ways - bead in and bead out, and you'll see it only lines up right one way.
Your right, they do go on one way. But I think the bead is still outward if I remember correctly.
I just redid my trans last month and damned if I could remember but I think you're right about bead out
Quote from: 96flhpi on July 04, 2017, 10:45:57 AM
My shovel tranny kicker side cover is not symmetrical, assume its the same on yours. Where the middle pinches in - under the clutch release arm - is different shape than its mirror. Line up gasket both ways - bead in and bead out, and you'll see it only lines up right one way.
Thank you. I see what you mean about where, "the middle pinches in - under the clutch release arm."
My tranny case is a revtech 4 speed and I'm swapping the kicker cover out for a Sifton finned cover. For the gasket to line up correctly the bead faces toward the transmission case.
Quote from: AndyH on July 09, 2017, 12:09:02 PM
Quote from: 96flhpi on July 04, 2017, 10:45:57 AM
My shovel tranny kicker side cover is not symmetrical, assume its the same on yours. Where the middle pinches in - under the clutch release arm - is different shape than its mirror. Line up gasket both ways - bead in and bead out, and you'll see it only lines up right one way.
Thank you. I see what you mean about where, "the middle pinches in - under the clutch release arm."
My tranny case is a revtech 4 speed and I'm swapping the kicker cover out for a Sifton finned cover. For the gasket to line up correctly the bead faces toward the transmission case.
Well, there goes my good memory....