engine case gasket sealant,what are you using?

[highdez1981430cr]

I have used gasketcinch for years with average results.

With the increase in adhesive tech. latley there has to be something better than gasket cinch as this product is probably older than all of us.

Thanks Guys,

Darrell

 

[Husq.fleet]

I liked Caterpillers gasket glue but the do-gooders made them take all the good stuff out of it. I used Loctites anerobic sealer on the last two Husky engines I did with great results. I use it on clutch covers also instead of the $8 gasket.
Scott

 

[highdez1981430cr]

I liked Caterpillers gasket glue but the do-gooders made them take all the good stuff out of it. I used Loctites anerobic sealer on the last two Husky engines I did with great results. I use it on clutch covers also instead of the $8 gasket.
Scott

Can i get this at Autozone or Kragen and is there a blue or red type as in locktite thread sealer?

Have you ever tried the Yamabond from Yamaha? its a pliable grey stuff.

 

[highdez1981430cr]

I liked Caterpillers gasket glue but the do-gooders made them take all the good stuff out of it. I used Loctites anerobic sealer on the last two Husky engines I did with great results. I use it on clutch covers also instead of the $8 gasket.
Scott

And where are you getting clutch gaskets for $8? i think the last one i bought was $15

 

[highdez1981430cr]

I liked Caterpillers gasket glue but the do-gooders made them take all the good stuff out of it. I used Loctites anerobic sealer on the last two Husky engines I did with great results. I use it on clutch covers also instead of the $8 gasket.
Scott

H.F.
I just ordered from McMaster carr loctite #515 purple in color,is this what you are using instead of the Cat. stuff?

 

[Husq.fleet]

Sorry Darrell I was suppose to get you that number, Yes that is the stuff. its anerobic so it seals in absence of air. I use it for clutch covers instead of a gasket, saves $$$

 

[highdez1981430cr]

Sorry Darrell I was suppose to get you that number, Yes that is the stuff. its anerobic so it seals in absence of air. I use it for clutch covers instead of a gasket, saves $$$

Yes, that will save me alot of money on gaskets.
Getting ready to mount my nickalsealed cylinder for US Chrome and a ceramic coated 2nd over piston.But i want to do a leak down before i fire it up.

What psi do i pressurize it to and what is the time/psi loss that is acceptable?

Thanks

Cant wait to break this thing in! it should rip.

 

[montgob1]

http://www.google.com/products/cata...a=X&ei=8zi8TtGOOqPciAKFw9iFAw&ved=0CG4Q8wIwBw#

Everyone i know uses this. Or the yamabond equivelant. It has worked for me on my vintage stuff.

 

[Ron]

Be sure to use a centercase gasket, its needed for spacing.

I use Permatex #51813 Anerobic gasket maker. Fills gaps up to .050"
and is solvent resistant.
I found it through Amazon.

 

[badbowie]

Threebond grey, never had an issues good stuff

 

[highdez1981430cr]

Is three bond dry semi flexable?

And how easy is it to remove after it is cure and been in service for awhile?

 

[highdez1981430cr]

Be sure to use a centercase gasket, its needed for spacing.

I use Permatex #51813 Anerobic gasket maker. Fills gaps up to .050"
and is solvent resistant.
I found it through Amazon.

.050 ? thats huge.
I want to do a leak down check on my freshly Nikelsiled cylinder and ceramic coated piston to make sure she is tight.
What psi do i pressurize it to and what is the acceptable time and pressure loss?

Thanks Ron,btw where was that picture of you standing next to the 390 taken at?

 

[badbowie]

Is three bond dry semi flexable?

And how easy is it to remove after it is cure and been in service for awhile?

Off the box "Semi-drying liquid gasket viscoelastic type having synthetic rubbers as its main ingredients.This liquid gasket has been designed to form a layer thick enough to work efficiently on uneven joint surfaces. After drying, it turns into a rubber like elastic substance. It excellently resists heat, oil,gasoline and particularly LPG."

I use it on fittings as well instead of teflon tape.

I usually just use WD40 and a scraper to clean it off.

 

[highdez1981430cr]

Do you rub oil on one of the cases to act as a release agent so it is easier to scrap the removed cover?

 

[Husq.fleet]

No, clean with brakeclean, it wont stick if there is any contaminants

 

[Ron]

What psi do i pressurize it to and what is the acceptable time and pressure loss?

Thanks Ron,btw where was that picture of you standing next to the 390 taken at?

The old rule of thumb for pressure test is 6 psi for 6 minutes.
That's actually my son, first time out with the 390CR at El Mirage.
Add 30 years for my picture.

 

[highdez1981430cr]

What psi do i pressurize it to and what is the acceptable time and pressure loss?

Thanks Ron,btw where was that picture of you standing next to the 390 taken at?

The old rule of thumb for pressure test is 6 psi for 6 minutes.
That's actually my son, first time out with the 390CR at El Mirage.
Add 30 years for my picture.

ok so 6 psi for 6 minutes with NO pressure loss? no tolerance?

Thanks Ron

 

[highdez1981430cr]

No, clean with brakeclean, it wont stick if there is any contaminants

What is was refering to was to rub oil on the inside case and degrease the clutch cover so the sealant only adheres to the clutch cover.Am i on crack for thinging this way?

 

[Husq.fleet]

No, its real pliable and cleans off easily. It sets up with about the consistancy of a O-ring. Originally designed for sealing machined surfaces like alum trans cases, transfer cases, alum esp. It was to eliminate gasket fracturing then fasteners get loose, leak etc. We used it alot to seal an aluminum housing to a steel housing. With the differences in expansion and contraction between the two it was hard to get a gasket to keep a good seal and once the gasket fatigued then that joint was loose and leaking. This stays pliable and has a high shear to prevent that. learned my lesson that both surfaces have to be very clean. I was going to replace the case center gasket in my Husky with it but its needs the gasket for a dimensioned "space".
I use it instead of gaskets in my aluminum Muncie four speed and my Doug Nash race box.

 

[highdez1981430cr]

No, its real pliable and cleans off easily. It sets up with about the consistancy of a O-ring. Originally designed for sealing machined surfaces like alum trans cases, transfer cases, alum esp. It was to eliminate gasket fracturing then fasteners get loose, leak etc. We used it alot to seal an aluminum housing to a steel housing. With the differences in expansion and contraction between the two it was hard to get a gasket to keep a good seal and once the gasket fatigued then that joint was loose and leaking. This stays pliable and has a high shear to prevent that. learned my lesson that both surfaces have to be very clean. I was going to replace the case center gasket in my Husky with it but its needs the gasket for a dimensioned "space".
I use it instead of gaskets in my aluminum Muncie four speed and my Doug Nash race box.

I just recieved the locktite #515 from McMaster-carr today.stuff is pricey but even if 1 little tube saved a gasket purchase it is still cheaper and i am sure a little tube would do 2 R&R`s.

I want a doug nash 5 speed for my 69 El Camino or a gear venders behind my muncie would be cool to with a veta-gate shifter.GO GASSERS