>
> I posted this query to the 'List' earlier in the week and was dismayed to
> find that I hadn't received any responses as of Wed evening. As I'm not
> certain if this post was actually posted I will resubmit, surely we have
> more than a few engine re-builders in our ranks !
>
> my apologies if this actually duplicates my previous post and my
> appreciation to any and all who can help out.
> _______
>
> As progress continues with the reconstruction of my '57 3A, I have two
> questions for my fellow members of the Triumph list regarding preferred
> Gasket Sealant.....
>
> 1) What type of sealant is most commonly used for the Figure (8)
> gaskets at the bottom of the cylinder liners ?
Permatex Aviation Sealant or Permatex N0.2 (brown/green glop)
>
> 1a) Are the Figure (8) gaskets sealed both Top & Bottom / I have read
> conflicting instructions on this item.
>
>
I did both sides evenly
> 2) What type of sealant is most commonly used for the Copper Head
Basket ?
>
copper or compasite?
>
2a) Is the Head Gasket lightly coated 'all over' or just around the
> water jackets ?
>
>
> thanking you all in advance
>
> Ron Botting
> Surrey, B.C. Canada
> rcbotting@mindlink.bc.ca
> 57' TR3A (TS23731)
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