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Re: [TR] Block wedges

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Subject: Re: [TR] Block wedges
From: Mark J Bradakis <mark@bradakis.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:16:37 -0600
Oddly enough I was working on a TR6 motor earlier today.  The gasket set
had rubber blocks instead of wood or cork.   I prefer the old time wooden
wedges and a can of WellSeal - so it goes.

Whatever material they are a bit of a pain and take more time than you think
to get them installed.  As a bit of insurance, a bit of RTV silicone 
slathered
on the inside of the joint helps the sealing.  I said a "bit" not half a 
tube.  I've
worked on too many engines where some previous person thought that if a
little is good, more will be better.

mjb.
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