FELT PAD GASKET ON KNUCKLE SEALS SUZUKI SJ413

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FELT PAD GASKET ON KNUCKLE SEALS SUZUKI SJ413

« on: March 25, 2017, 04:29:27 AM »

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE of the felt gasket.....on the seal kits....is it to stop the metal plates from cutting into the rubber seals

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i hope someone replies as this sight is really slow on responses...
jim

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Re: FELT PAD GASKET ON KNUCKLE SEALS SUZUKI SJ413

« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2017, 01:19:04 PM »

Your guess is a good one for sure. Another thought is that the felt keeps a small amount of lubrication present and acts as a secondary water seal.

Are you thinking of running with out it?

Hope that helps.

-Eric

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Re: FELT PAD GASKET ON KNUCKLE SEALS SUZUKI SJ413

« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2017, 03:48:31 AM »

No just wondered about it
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Re: FELT PAD GASKET ON KNUCKLE SEALS SUZUKI SJ413

« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2017, 07:00:04 PM »

cool... Well, I think that's what it's for. I've never ran without it.

-Eric

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