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Terry,NJ · 08-30-2014, 02:51 PM

I have a old compressor to which I added a vintage Binks regulator. The two halves have a gasket (Approximately 2" dia.) between them. The gasket blew out and I replaced it with one I made from gasket paper. That worked well for about two days and the paper failed. I'm considering cutting up a plastic milk carton, etc. Any suggestions on what I should use? This gasket is on the high pressure side of the regulator.
Terry

1930artdeco · 08-30-2014, 03:32 PM

I think you will need more than a milk carton for a gasket. Maybe thin steel/aluminum with some epoxy to fill in the gaps? What about hobby shim material?

Mike

Bob C · 08-30-2014, 03:48 PM

Are the two halves flat?

Bob

Tom Wesenberg · 08-30-2014, 05:12 PM

You can buy rubber gasket material at Menards or Fleet Farm. Look in the plumbing department. Fabric reinforced would even be better, such as in an old fuel pump diaphram, or even an old overshoe.

darrylkmc · 08-30-2014, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry,NJ

I have a old compressor to which I added a vintage Binks regulator. The two halves have a gasket (Approximately 2" dia.) between them. The gasket blew out and I replaced it with one I made from gasket paper. That worked well for about two days and the paper failed. I'm considering cutting up a plastic milk carton, etc. Any suggestions on what I should use? This gasket is on the high pressure side of the regulator.
Terry

Terry,

Have you tried getting the parts from a Binks distributer, there should be a part number on that regulator, usually a boss with something like 85-125, post a photo if you can.
Is it round or fluted where the screws go through.
There is more to that diaphragm than the gasket material, there is a metal cup riveted to the center to retain the adjustment screw spring.

I collect Binks stuff.

Darryl in Fairbanks

Terry,NJ · 08-30-2014, 10:43 PM

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Darryl, This regulator is nickel plated with 6 slotted head screws in a hex pattern. I don't remember where I got it, but it has the appearance of being old .
Terry

darrylkmc · 08-31-2014, 09:53 PM

Terry,

Can you post a picture of the regulator, or possibly find a photo on the internet that looks like the one you have.

If it is Binks it will have a Boss with a stamped number on it. If it is nickel plated it is likely made of brass.

Freeze again tonight here

Darryl in Fairbanks

BILL WILLIAMSON · 09-01-2014, 02:26 PM

Terry,
We carved head gaskets for old Flathead Indians from sheet copper, annealed them, & used the goop from the bottom of an OLD can of Alujimum paint, as a brush on sealer, worked GOOD! We were using the engines in 3/4 midjets.
Even, sometimes, we re-used the gaskets, by annealing them again.
Bill W.

08-30-2014, 02:51 PM	#1
Terry,NJ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern Bucks Co. Pa Posts: 632	What gasket Materiel ? OT Compressor I have a old compressor to which I added a vintage Binks regulator. The two halves have a gasket (Approximately 2" dia.) between them. The gasket blew out and I replaced it with one I made from gasket paper. That worked well for about two days and the paper failed. I'm considering cutting up a plastic milk carton, etc. Any suggestions on what I should use? This gasket is on the high pressure side of the regulator. Terry

08-30-2014, 03:32 PM	#2
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,550	Re: What gasket Materiel ? OT Compressor I think you will need more than a milk carton for a gasket. Maybe thin steel/aluminum with some epoxy to fill in the gaps? What about hobby shim material? Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

08-30-2014, 03:48 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: What gasket Materiel ? OT Compressor Are the two halves flat? Bob

08-30-2014, 05:12 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: What gasket Materiel ? OT Compressor You can buy rubber gasket material at Menards or Fleet Farm. Look in the plumbing department. Fabric reinforced would even be better, such as in an old fuel pump diaphram, or even an old overshoe.

08-30-2014, 10:43 PM	#6
Terry,NJ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern Bucks Co. Pa Posts: 632	Re: What gasket Materiel ? OT Compressor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Darryl, This regulator is nickel plated with 6 slotted head screws in a hex pattern. I don't remember where I got it, but it has the appearance of being old . Terry

08-31-2014, 09:53 PM	#7
darrylkmc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 767	Re: What gasket Materiel ? OT Compressor Terry, Can you post a picture of the regulator, or possibly find a photo on the internet that looks like the one you have. If it is Binks it will have a Boss with a stamped number on it. If it is nickel plated it is likely made of brass. Freeze again tonight here Darryl in Fairbanks

09-01-2014, 02:26 PM	#8
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: What gasket Materiel ? OT Compressor Terry, We carved head gaskets for old Flathead Indians from sheet copper, annealed them, & used the goop from the bottom of an OLD can of Alujimum paint, as a brush on sealer, worked GOOD! We were using the engines in 3/4 midjets. Even, sometimes, we re-used the gaskets, by annealing them again. Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"