hmm, I've never safety wired a gasket before. sounds tricky.
but really, how does a gasket's composition and/or design generate a
requirement to saftey wire?
btw, I'm one of the loctite sort of guys
mike jackson
Justin wrote:
> I would like to share the results of my little questionnaire.
>
> There were 21 responses. Some responses represented more than one car.
> Some responses were from people with cars that are being built as we
> speak. In short, the statistics I provide below will not add up to 21
> for various reasons.
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> Type of Sump Used:
>
> 16 engines used stock covers.
> 6 engines used Aluminum or other type of After market Cover.
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> Did they use safety wire on the sump?
>
> 4 people said yes.
> 17 people said no.
> _______________________________________________
>
> Notes:
>
> 6 people mentioned that they also added baffles.
>
> 1 person mentioned loctite instead of safety wire.
>
> 2 people seemed to be almost shocked at the very idea of safety wiring
> the sump bolts almost to the point of making me feel under attack for
> even suggesting the idea!
>
> 3 of the people that don't safety wire mentioned that they never lost a
> bolt.
>
> Most that used safety wire had a non-stock cover.
>
> I wondered why there were only 21 guys with an opinion to share.
>
> Thank you to all that replied. The sump gasket that I am developing
> will require safety wiring. I wanted to get a feeling for how often
> this was done with a stock cover. How familiar racers might be with
> wiring these bolts. How many racers might already have their bolts
> drilled. Etc. It was helpful to see your responses.
>
> Field testing continues. I'll keep you informed. Thanks again.
>
> Justin Wagner
> J. M. Wagner Sales, Ltd.
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