How about the plastic ring that goes around the ignition. Anyone making these?
Those original ones must all be toast on rigs by now...at least in the warmer year around climates.
I had someone use a permatex type solution once, but I swapped it for the gasket within a short period. I'm sure you'd be fine temporarily. You may even see if Napa has a gasket paper and you can make your own. I'd prefer an OEM solution, but you can figure that out when you're home.
Please report back your theories. I've had mine on my truck for years and only used a few times. I keep a cover on it, but it's as good as new. Curious what could have gone wrong with yours.
I am so paranoid about electrical stuff and my precious 80. Is the increased voltage a concern for overloading anything? It makes me wonder why the factory didn't make it come this way from the start. Toyota doesn't make ANY mistakes! HAHAH.