SMOWC
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when I change a cylinder out and install a new base gasket should I put any red silicone on it or not? just wondering what you guys are doing
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I use motoseal
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Motoseal, Yamabond, Hondabond, loctite 518 any of those work great.
I don't think red silicone is solvent-proof
Use what they said
Use what they said
nothing if using a gasket ...with no gasket i use ....3 bond 1184.... amazon delivers to your door ...
I dont use anything with a paper/fiber gasket.
In my opinion silicon is more of a gasket maker not a dressing. If you have deep pitting or gouges I would use silicon and have on many gaskets with no trouble
Fuel really shouldn't get to the silicone anyway so it would probably work, but why take the chance. I agree base gaskets don't need any sealant if things are in good shape, they come from the factory without.
TBS
I have chainsaws and chainsaw accessories.
Permatex ultra copper is good for gasket dressing, it is highly resistant to gasoline.
Chris Ross
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i use Yamabond and it works great.
Permatex Ultra copper RTV is not gasoline resistant as with most silicone based products.
I believe this is the product you're talking about?https://www.permatex.com/products/g...rmatex-copper-spray-a-gasket-hi-temp-sealant/ I've used it when using thin paper gaskets.
TBS
I have chainsaws and chainsaw accessories.
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Light coating of Motoseal on both sides. Bolt it down and when you remove it, be ready to use force or bump it with a rubber mallet. Gasket will not be coming off in one piece and takes extra time scraping case clean. If checking squish using a gasket, do that before finial install and coating gasket, then vac check.
DUCT TAPE
If you must, coat one side only
Paper gaskets like a THIN smear of grease, not a sticky stuff, imo.
Paper gaskets like a THIN smear of grease, not a sticky stuff, imo.
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You can laugh, but have used Duct Tape or vinyl repair tape to block off exhaust and intake ports for vacuum check and it works. Not so much for pressure.
Me too. Usually have to hold hand pressure on it too. I hear Gorilla tape is the best for this makeshift procedure.
I don't believe that is fuel safe, at least it doesn't say so, not saying it won't work though, as fuel really shouldn't come into contact. I would probably use something else personally.[emoji111]
