base gasket sealant

[BGE541]

My vote is DIRKO... a little goes a LONG way and does a great job...

 

[jsk]

Let's say you've taken your saw apart, removed the base gasket, did some other mods, and now you're putting it all back together. What do you use to seal up the interface between the cylinder and the crankcase? I have an old tube of Permatex red 51813 sealant, but maybe there's something better out there?

The ref permatex 51813 is what I use. Had to be mounted and sit for 24 hrs before use though.

 

[jsk]

Last 3 or 4 we built with 518 we started as soon as we got the saw back together with no problems. I think cure time in the specs say 42 minutes

That's good to know. I was always Leary to run them right away

 

[stihl saws]

I've always used Yamabond for bikes and saws with good results. It is a little messy and stringy though. I might have to give the 518 a try.

 

[Tor R]

Anyone used Hylomar Universal Blue?

 

[KG441c]

That's good to know. I was always Leary to run them right away

I was too until Brad and Mdavlee told me they started them right up. Ive tried it on the last several saws in the last few weeks with 0 issues.

 

[KG441c]

I've always used Yamabond for bikes and saws with good results. It is a little messy and stringy though. I might have to give the 518 a try.

I think u will like 518 much better if u try her

 

[sugarbush]

Anyone used Hylomar Universal Blue?

used it for years but hard to find here so now using 518.

 

[Tor R]

used it for years but hard to find here so now using 518.

but was you happy with Hylomar?

 

[sugarbush]

but was you happy with Hylomar?

yes, never a problem.

 

[Tor R]

yes, never a problem.

thanks, have free access to Hylomar