Greg,
I am also a big supporter of Hylomar as a sealer. However, I have always
used it on both sides of the mating surfaces (gasket and metal cover).
Is there a reason not to do this or is it just personal preference?
Peter Macholdt
TR250
>Mark, I can concur with Dave about using Hylomar...it is used extensively in
>the aircraft industry (it was developed by Rolls-Royce for their turbine
>engines) It is especially useful for paper type gaskets, thick or thin.
>When you apply it, spread on a very thin, even coat on both sides of the
>gasket. Don't apply it to the metal cover, only to the gasket. Hylomar has
>a volatile carrier in it which makes it spreadable, and that carrier will
>evaporate rather quickly, but you have plenty of time to work it where you
>want it to go. The key thing is to use a thin coat, just cover the
>gasket...lumpy, thick coats can lead to leaks down the road, no matter what
>kind of sealant you use. Let me know if you can't find any, I have a tube
>plenty of it at the hangar in my tool box.
>
>Greg Donegan
>Hebron, KY
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