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Radiator Gasket
I am in the process of installing a new radiator with new cork gasket from TM. My question is with the cork gasket, I was going to put a bead of silicon caulk on the gasket is this necessary or will encounter problems later. Thanks!
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Re: Radiator Gasket
Some will tell you no- the gasket is engineered. I coat my gaskets with a thin film of Ultra Gray by rubbing it in with my thumb and forefinger to get an even, thin film over the entire surface. With gloves, of course- it gets a little messy. It never leaks.
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Re: Radiator Gasket
Thanks Bob!
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Re: Radiator Gasket
Definately make sure it is a thin coat. You don't want it to goop into the radiator
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Re: Radiator Gasket
I use a very thin coat of RTV on both sides of the gasket. Just a film.
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Re: Radiator Gasket
As mentioned, there are many types of gasket sealants that will work, I use "Indian Head" brand shellac based sealant from NAPA for all of my gaskets on a cub tractor, I apply it to both metal surfaces on either side of the gasket, works great.
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Re: Radiator Gasket
I have been using the aviation gasket sealer as recommended by my local cub tech.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detai ... d=aviation
and nary a drop from any gasket.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detai ... d=aviation
and nary a drop from any gasket.
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Re: Radiator Gasket
ntrenn wrote:I have been using the aviation gasket sealer as recommended by my local cub tech.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detai ... d=aviation
and nary a drop from any gasket.
Love that stuff, has been used on 5 Cubs and no leaks
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Re: Radiator Gasket
Bill E Bob wrote:ntrenn wrote:I have been using the aviation gasket sealer as recommended by my local cub tech.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detai ... d=aviation
and nary a drop from any gasket.
Love that stuff, has been used on 5 Cubs and no leaks
He's probably worked on on as many cubs as Boss, so his advice usually gets full consideration from me. Wish I would have asked him about that sealer before I did the oil pan on my '63.....
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Re: Radiator Gasket
Good to know, thanks for the information. I will put my gasket on tonight.
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