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From: "Ed Anderson" <eanderson@carolina.rr.com>
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Subject: Oil Seal Gasket vs Sealant   was FlyRotary] Re: The adventures of Chris and Dave..
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:50:25 -0400
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I find this discussion about sealant Vs gasket interesting.  My "Plugs Up" 
installation has the engine sitting on  its side, so naturally the oil flows 
right across the seam of the oil pan and block.  I use the Red RTV sealant 
for sealing and have for six years.  When I tried (early on) a gasket, I 
found that the gasket eventually soaked through and dripped.  So I guess I 
am really surprised that with the engine in its normal orientation (with the 
oil pan on the bottom) that some are having problems with leaks.

I would suggest a close examination of the fit between pan and the mounting 
plate.  One way is to stick a light bulb in the oil pan (remove oil first) 
and then put the pan on.  If you see any light around the seam then you may 
have a dented, ding or mussed up surface causing the leak.

Ed
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From: "David Staten" <Dastaten@earthlink.net>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 2:59 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: The adventures of Chris and Dave..


> Bulent Aliev wrote:
>
>>  Smear some Permatex on both sides and assemble.. No leaks.
>> Buly
>>
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>
> I USED permatex sealant. Have the can at the airport. It didnt work. Have 
> already bought the gaskets from Atkins Rotary through their ebay account. 
> Awaiting arrival.
>
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