Hi George,
I like Permatex Ultra Gray myself but the problem may
be technique rather than the material. I once used red high
temp RTV when I was out of Gray with no problems. Any excess usually
squeezes out and remains as a small ring on the inside of the drive. I've
never seen it break loose in an amount that could plug an oil filter. How
much are you using? It only takes a little to do the job. The
total amount used to install the drive should be insufficient to plug
an oil filter.
As I recall, you have a separate oil system for your drive. Do you
also have a separate pressure gauge? (highly recommended if anyone decides
to do this). If the oil pressure was still OK, there is no chance
that this caused any drive damage. The sun gear would be the most likely
to show signs of distress but also check the planet gears for signs
of abnormal needle bearing play.
Tracy
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 7:52 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] More RTV
problems
To: Tracy
Crook,
My gearbox
oil filter was plugged up with red high temp RTV
that I used to seal my
RD-1A gearbox.
I have it apart, and it looks fine internally, would you
suggest Permatex
or some other gasket sealant?
Thank
you,
George Graham
Mazda Rx7ez N4449E
Sarasota Florida -SRQ
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