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Re: [Fot] rear main cap seals

To: Jeff Kelley <jeffreykelley@charter.net>
Subject: Re: [Fot] rear main cap seals
From: Joe Alexander <n197tr4@cs.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2014 11:13:18 -0500
Cc: FOT <fot@autox.team.net>
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References: <2d65e008.4593b.14716b2697c.Webtop.44@charter.net>
We have a special tool, per Kas, and tap the seal segments home until we get
100% sealant flow at the bearing block seams.

When all is done per the book and using Chris Marx new Viton seal design,
there are a lot of happy people out there.

Joe Alexander
645 1st Street
Jesup, IA 50648
The-vintage-racer.com
Gasketinnovations.com
Cell:  319.464.4711

> On Jul 8, 2014, at 10:58 AM, Jeff Kelley <jeffreykelley@charter.net> wrote:
>
> The factory soaked the wool felt seals in shellac before they were driven
into place. Use only a small piece at a time and don't try to set the whole
seal in one shot.
>
> J Kelley
>
>
>> On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 11:35 AM, riverside@southslope.net wrote:
>>
>> I am putting together a motor and have been advised that it is
>> advantageous to replace the bcut up ropeb   (still canbt get the
>> image of an elderly lady putting on panty hose out of my
>> mind)  with  squeezed in silicone sealant.   Might a void form unknown
>> to the installer?   If the rope is still best,   what is the best gunkum
>> with which to soak it.
>>
>> Thanks for the access to your experience.
>>
>> art de armond
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