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Bud

10-03-2003 09:41:58




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Is it best to use a sealant like Permatex on both sides of the gasket or will just the bare gasket normally give a leak proof seal?




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I RIGHT I

10-04-2003 05:17:55




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 Re: Sealing The Engine Pan in reply to Bud, 10-03-2003 09:41:58  
I know thus may sound strange,but when I was buying the engine gaskets for my 48 H at our IHC dealer,one of the older mechanics was also at the parts counter and he told me to soak the cork gastets in water overnight.I did this on both my H and48C and neither one of them have any leaks at the pan or valve cover. I used no sealant and had to straighten both oil pans with a hammer so I'm sure they weren't perfectly true.Anyone else ever heard of this? IRI.

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rustyfarmall

10-04-2003 06:52:39




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 Re: Re: Sealing The Engine Pan in reply to I RIGHT I, 10-04-2003 05:17:55  
The cork type gaskets will dry out and shrink in storage, soaking them in water will restore them to original size and shape, plus make them more flexible and easier to work with.



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TimV

10-03-2003 16:10:40




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 Re: Sealing The Engine Pan in reply to Bud, 10-03-2003 09:41:58  
Bud: One thing to recognize with gaskets--most are designed to seal without additional sealants, and adding them can disrupt the mechanics of the sealed joint. While this is not as much a factor on older equipment, which tends to be of pretty robust construction, it still can be an issue. If you choose to use a sealant, be particularly careful not to overdo it--more is NOT better when it comes to gasket sealants! A THIN, EVEN film of a permatex-type sealant on both sides of the gasket may help in sealing the joint, but if you use too much you run the risk of causing more problems than you're solving. Too much sealant can leak into the pan and gunk up the engine. It can also cause "high spots" in the gasket, which serve as leak paths. The best way to create a leak-free joint is careful surface preparation followed by proper torque (and re-torque if necessary) procedures.

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rustyfarmall

10-03-2003 14:33:15




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 Re: Sealing The Engine Pan in reply to Bud, 10-03-2003 09:41:58  
You definately want to use something, I have used 3M weatherstrip cement in the past, works good on cork type gaskets, but can also be quite messy.
I have also installed new gaskets using no sealer of any kind, and did not have any leaks, but I think I was just plain lucky.
Ask your gasket supplier what he recommends.



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wme

10-06-2003 13:57:01




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 Re: Re: Sealing The Engine Pan in reply to rustyfarmall, 10-03-2003 14:33:15  
My Case/IH dealer answered my question by saying that on no account should any type of sealer be used on a cork gasket for the oil pan. Maybe that is why some of you have been successful. I doubt it was just luck.



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Dave_Id

10-03-2003 11:15:17




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 Re: Sealing The Engine Pan in reply to Bud, 10-03-2003 09:41:58  
Use the Aviation Permatex.. It's a liquid that stays gooey...



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Aces

10-03-2003 10:20:58




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 Re: Sealing The Engine Pan in reply to Bud, 10-03-2003 09:41:58  
I would put something on it.



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