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Post by Bozzy on Aug 15, 2013 22:37:52 GMT 1
I have just replaced the rubber carb manifold and removed reed block to reseal which I have use blue gasket sealant around all faces and refixed which the gasket sealant squeezed out around the edges which I cleaned up....perhaps being paranoid here but it is ok to seal these blocks with sealant......I am sure it's sealed ok but wondered if this is common practice or just the casket and rubber sealing ring in the rubbers is adequate?
Not looking forward to having to rip the lot of again.........
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Post by simon5264 on Aug 15, 2013 22:44:54 GMT 1
I wouldnt use gasket sealent.If its come out its gone in too.If you want to use something then i use a light coat of spray glue sprayed on to gaskets lave to tack off and then fit.good luck
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Post by Bozzy on Aug 15, 2013 22:57:39 GMT 1
Cheers. Going to remove tomorrow and rebed.
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phil38
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Post by phil38 on Aug 16, 2013 12:56:11 GMT 1
The gasket makes the seal. Don't use sealant aswell. The only seals which need sealant are the ones without a gasket, i.e., crank case halves. Sealant is nasty stuff (especailly the silicon stuff) as it can get into places it shouldn't and cause problems.
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Post by Norbo on Aug 19, 2013 8:50:30 GMT 1
silocone is not realy needed on reed blocks and I realy hate the coloured stuff I only use clear on anything
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