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Anyone tried Vibratite 730 on crankcases? I was thinking about giving it a shot but I don't have much info on it
Other than it is US made.
Other than it is US made.
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the hi temp ref was a joke. please no one use it. i don't know how many things i've seen with that crap smeared all over everything.I'm using 515, but will have to check out 518. I've also got orange hi temp Permatex somewhere here, but like working with the 515 more. I always give 24+ hours before I pressure test the job and continue the re-assembly.
On other forums many professional mechanics say that the permatex 51813 is the same as loctite 518 only a different color and a lot cheaper and available at more auto parts stores. Haven't tried it yet but I do have a tube.
The only issue I have with the WhateverBond and Dirko, is that when it squeezes inward, it sets up and blocks a little of the transfer area on a bottom fed unit. The 518 washes away. That matters in my line of work.
That just increases the tumble of the fuel charge.
I agree, you have to be careful or you can squish the sealant into the crankcase. I have pulled cylinders apart that I put together and seen the excess hanging out. I have been back in a couple since I started with the putty knife and don't see that problem anymore. You only need a skim coat to make the seal.
I have used Hondabond and Dirko. I like Dirko, but it sets up quickly. Once I used the Permatex copper in a Briggs RTEK and it has held up ok.
I wanted to try the 518 before I bought the Hondabond but I could not find it, I called Fastenall, a Locktite outlet and they had never heard of it. I thought I searched Ebay.....
My local dealer told me when he reassembles a clam shell engine using Dirko he puts them into service right away..... Right or wrong I dont know.How quick does dirko take setup?
How quick does dirko take setup?
On other forums many professional mechanics say that the permatex 51813 is the same as loctite 518 only a different color and a lot cheaper and available at more auto parts stores. Haven't tried it yet but I do have a tube.
Dirko usually sets up in 5-10 minutes depending on ambient temperature.
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