Date:         Sun, 2 Jan 2005 16:39:14 -0700
Reply-To:     Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
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Entity Jonce Fancher spoke thus:

> should i high temp RV the bits and pcs back
> together or if the mate surface is good just gasket and bolt it up? if it was
> an air sucker i wouldnt be asking. thanks Jonce
What is it, a diesel?

I'd suggest cleaning off the surfaces with carbon tetrachloride or (if you
want to prevent ozone depletion) a chlorineless degreaser and bolt them
together bare. A good gasket will stick naturally to bare metal.

That red silicone stuff is for rookies and desperadoes.

-- Gnarlie

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