68 cobra float bowl gaskets

[cbxdreamer]

Can any of you tell me where I can find float bowl gaskets for a 1968 cobra. In the states would be my first choice. Thanks, Andy

[oldjapanesebikes]

The short answer is that you can't - they sometimes pop up on eBay, but not often. I suspect making your own is your only viable option going forward. That's what I plan to do unless someone else steps forward to produce pattern ones..

[cbxdreamer]

Ok, thanks Ian.

[Suzukidave]

I bet at least one of the list members has access to a cnc laser cutter that could whip these up ?

[cbxdreamer]

That's a great idea. Are the '68 gaskets different from the '69, '70 and so on?

[Coyote]

My son works as a programmer in a laser cutting shop.. Wont work as the lasers run waaay too hot. Gaskets are die cut, much like the balsa wood in the models you used to build.

[Suzukidave]

Hummm , maybe it takes a special laser ? http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/gasket- ... chine.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Coyote]

I stand corrected Dave. Different animal. Son's shop cuts sheet metal. Aluminum, Stainless and mild steel. Anything from 24 gauge thru 3/4". Thicker than that gets machined on a CNC water jet. All of it is precession. Lately they have been making some wing skins for Cesna.

[oldjapanesebikes]

That's a great idea. Are the '68 gaskets different from the '69, '70 and so on?

Indeed they are - one year only version. The later style (1969 MK2 and onwards) are readily available - just not the 1968 MK1 'round' bowl version. The MK1 style also used an o-ring in addition to the gasket eh ?

[cbxdreamer]

Ian,
Do you know the original part number for the gaskets? Andy

[oldjapanesebikes]

Do you know the original part number for the gaskets?

Parts lists are readily available on line eh ? There are two gaskets on these that sandwich a plate (15259-15010) between the bowl and the carburettor body - the lower one on the bowl itself is an o-ring 13251-15010, and the actual fibre gasket on the top side is 13258-15010.

[Ivan]

If I can get my hands on a new one for a sample, I will find a way to get them made.

My Cobra 34mm kit is 99% finished, and I would like to offer gaskets with the kit.


Ivan

[oldjapanesebikes]

If I can get my hands on a new one for a sample, I will find a way to get them made.

PM or email me your address and I'll send an NOS one to you.

[Ivan]

Ian,

I sent you an e-mail at your website address...

It has the float settings that you are after as well.


Ivan

[Suzsmokeyallan]

As an idea why not call Cometic, they may be willing to make some for you by using a perfect example to copy from. Since they are NLA, a run of 20 or so for example wont be too difficult to sell the extras on Ebay. http://www.cometic.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;