 Push-Rod Tube Leaks., Is there a trick / technique that works ? |
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| Beebo Kanelle |
 Sep 30 2016, 04:24 PM
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Need a little wisdom. I installed one of Chris's exhaust systems ( It works beyond a expectations!!!! ) and pulled the push-rod tubes so I could install new Viton O-Rings.
Now, I have two tubes that leak. I watched my trusty Raby Type IV rebuild DVD and first time, straight motor oil. The second time I tried a dab of grease. Both to no avail. These leaks are tiny; just a drop every 3-5 minutes... but one of them is dripping onto the header! Are there any secrets ? mystery goo / sealers to use. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Sep 30 2016, 06:00 PM
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High temp RTV. Works great. Just be careful to clean it up good. FAT Perfromance uses it and if it's good enough for FAT, etc. etc.
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| r_towle |
Oct 1 2016, 11:27 AM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Sep 30 2016, 08:00 PM)  High temp RTV. Works great. Just be careful to clean it up good. FAT Perfromance uses it and if it's good enough for FAT, etc. etc. As the Cap'n rolls in his grave. |
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| mark04usa |
Oct 1 2016, 03:12 PM
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As the Cap'n rolls in his grave. [/quote] (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I was wondering when someone would mention that RTV and other such sealants are a very bad idea for use on push rod tube seals, since the parts need to move as things heat up and cool down...that expansion and contraction stuff. I am surprised that so many folks are so quick to offer such poor advice... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) wish that the Cap'n were here to offer proper admonishment. With the correct seals for the engine, properly installed....the push rod tubes do not leak. No sealant or RTV or other such goop is needed or desirable. |
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Posts in this topic
Beebo Kanelle Push-Rod Tube Leaks. Sep 30 2016, 04:24 PM
cary I used NAPA/Permatex Thread Sealant w/Teflon #765-... Sep 30 2016, 05:10 PM The Cabinetmaker +1 on the Teflon thread sealant. Sep 30 2016, 05:44 PM
rjames
:agree: Oct 1 2016, 03:15 PM
Elliot Cannon
As the Cap'n rolls in his grave.
:agree:
... Oct 1 2016, 03:55 PM injunmort i use hylomar on the seals before installing. yo... Sep 30 2016, 06:27 PM Beebo Kanelle Thanks to everybody.
I'm on it. Sep 30 2016, 07:07 PM Krieger I did mine exactly like Elliot's except I used... Sep 30 2016, 11:57 PM Dave_Darling Clean the bores where the O-rings go thoroughly. ... Oct 1 2016, 12:08 AM Elliot Cannon
Clean the bores where the O-rings go thoroughly. ... Oct 1 2016, 03:51 PM r_towle I know how you feel Elliot but if you use the corr... Oct 1 2016, 04:12 PM 914_teener Use the viton seals with the pushrod tubes.
What... Oct 1 2016, 04:37 PM injunmort i used the victor reinz seals that came in the eng... Oct 1 2016, 04:46 PM r_towle I am sorry I don't remember the details, but i... Oct 1 2016, 04:47 PM mark04usa
Buy both types of seals. The green ones fit perfe... Oct 1 2016, 06:09 PM porschetub
Buy both types of seals. The green ones fit perf... Oct 2 2016, 02:22 AM mark04usa Regardless of whoever "FAT Performance" ... Oct 2 2016, 01:52 PM Elliot Cannon I'm sure FAT Performance used the correct seal... Oct 1 2016, 05:45 PM injunmort ^ and they leaked Oct 1 2016, 06:39 PM thomasotten This was a great thread - and on the eve of the th... Sep 16 2026, 07:31 AM Ninja There was a thread on o-rings with an X cross sect... Sep 16 2026, 07:38 AM |
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