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| Scott S |
 Oct 26 2011, 09:33 AM
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I have been cleaning/replacing/replating as many little parts as I can while doing my conversion. Last week I replaced the square rear transmission cover at the the tail end of my tail shifter with a newly replated cover and a fresh factory gasket (thanks again Doctor Evil). The thing now leaks like crazy.
When I went to replace this gasket several years ago, I could not find one locally and did not have the time to order one (I was driving the car daily), so I made my own from cork gasket material that I purchased at a local FLAPS. Worked great for 15 years. The factory gaskets are paper. I am wondering if it is to thin and/or has a lack of compression thickness. I am assuming that they are a dry install. Would it be a total hack job to add a bead of RTV to either side of the gasket? I have one new one left. I sure dont want any of that stuff getting into the transmission. Or - I can get out the cork and the sissors again....... Any thoughts are appreciated - thanks! Scott S |
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| Scott S |
Oct 28 2011, 10:17 AM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Tried the RTV thing last night – still had big leaks. Per the Capn’s advice, I refused to simply load the thing full of RTV and “squish” it shut. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
The thing did not leak before – what the hell changed? The cover plate changed. I had picked up another one to send out for replating so I would not have to drain the transmission and leave it open while I waited for it’s return (and while waiting to find the time to re-install it). The “new” cover plate was junk. It was twisted and it appeared to be made of thinner metal. The flanges were also just a touch shorter. Sure looks pretty though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I hit the original plate on the wire wheel, painted it up and threw it on. No more leaks. Note to self – inspect your parts. Especially before you make them look pretty. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
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Posts in this topic
Scott Schroeder Is using RTV always a no-no? Oct 26 2011, 09:33 AM
Cap'n Krusty If you choose to use a sealant, a thin layer (NOT ... Oct 26 2011, 10:04 AM injunmort an alternative to rtv, i use a product called hylo... Oct 26 2011, 11:05 AM
DBCooper
i have been using it for years on leaky british ... Oct 26 2011, 11:12 AM
Cap'n Krusty
an alternative to rtv, i use a product called hyl... Oct 28 2011, 10:41 AM injunmort by lothars hammer i swear it true. my commando is... Oct 26 2011, 12:58 PM injunmort by lothars hammer i swear it true. my commando is... Oct 26 2011, 12:59 PM pcar916
by lothars hammer i swear it true. my commando i... Oct 28 2011, 04:11 PM Cap'n Krusty
by lothars hammer i swear it true. my commando ... Oct 28 2011, 07:21 PM kwales Dang,
Never thought I'd hear the Cap'n ad... Oct 29 2011, 05:15 PM DBCooper
Dang,
Never thought I'd hear the Cap'n a... Oct 31 2011, 07:09 AM injunmort i am pretty sure all the oil is in the sump as it ... Oct 31 2011, 06:31 AM |
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