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Ernest Christley wrote:

> David Staten wrote:
>
>> My partner Chris had indicated that  he read to use a spiral bead of 
>> silicone on the bolts to serve the same purpose, and dampen any 
>> resonance.
>>
>
> How do you know how big to make the bead, or does it matter?


Aha!.. Found it..

Page 54 of Tracy Crook's "Aviators Guide to Rotary Conversion"
Engine Assembly Procedure, Item 2
...Using Permatex "Ultra Grey" or equivalent, run a 1/16" spiral bead of 
silicon up the entire length of the bolt. Keep the spiral spread 
approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches per loop....
 
Dave Staten