greybush
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Post by greybush on Dec 12, 2014 22:48:33 GMT
I am in the process of installing busa rods in my 1216 bandit motor with a cylinder spacer, my question is do i use one base gaskets with the spacer and sealant? or use 2 base gaskets. what is the best/correct way to use the spacer.
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Post by katana on Dec 13, 2014 10:50:44 GMT
If its copper or soft alloy I just coat both sides with Gaskacinch - job done. Hard alloy i'd use two paper gaskets.
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Post by screwriverracing on Dec 13, 2014 20:34:40 GMT
On my EFE spacer I used to use a standard base gasket each side of the spacer plate, had to cut the holes out bigger with tin snips. Never had any leaks that way.
Cheers SRR
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jrhartley
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Post by jrhartley on Dec 14, 2014 11:40:38 GMT
Just use spacer& crank case sealant, 'Three bond', cases don't use gaskets.....
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Post by katana on Dec 14, 2014 13:14:40 GMT
Just use spacer& crank case sealant, 'Three bond', cases don't use gaskets..... And providing you aren't a sealant junkie who trowels it on with a shovel ! ! ! ! ! The factory could have used 3 bond but used a gasket for a reason! |
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jrhartley
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Post by jrhartley on Dec 15, 2014 1:38:32 GMT
The spacer is a kind of gasket, two faces with sealant done right seals fine.The trick with this kind of sealant/joint is, assemble the joint & only torque up to 50% of the fasteners value.
Allow the sealant to 'knock off' for a while, then torque up to the finale value, done a few this way, never a problem........
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