Subject: RE: motor gaskets
Author: Paul P. Linn
Date: Feb 9, 2005, 3:14 PM
Post ID: 1718363392
I only use grease on the gaskets. Never goo.
Paul
73 Eldo "Elvira" 949 conversion
74 Eldo "Daisy" undergoing a full police restoration
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From: Greg Bender [mailto:gr-@thisoldtractor.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 5:48 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: motor gaskets
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Hi Ray,
I would agree with your approach, although sometimes I'll use grease
instead of motor oil. I try to avoid using the goo, but I'm not afraid
to use it on some things. The key, in my opinion, is to use a very light
coating of it.
When do I use goo? Well, I choose to use it when the consequences of a
leak involve a lot of my time to dry it up again. On a Guzzi, that's
pretty much limited to the gaskets in the bell housing. I haven't had
trouble with transmission gaskets leaking, so I don't goo those. I also
use it to seal up the neutral indicator switch (not the gasket, but on
the metal rod that fits through the plastic base - remove rod, clean,
cover with goo, reinsert, done).
I think that opinions will vary widely on this topic, but I would expect
to hear that more people avoid it whenever possible/prudent.
Ray Hale wrote:
Gunnar, I like to use a small amount of motor oil, just to hold things in place, unless there is some particularly bad spot where goo is advised. I think the trick is good mating surfaces, cleanliness, and proper tightening. Ray Gunnar Schwede wrote:
pax sine tedio 73 Eldo "19" |
Regards,
Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender
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