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Old 10-07-2015, 08:34 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by jimjr21 View Post
I have never seen teflon tape used in this capacity in over 30 years of engine rebuilding.

Personally I use Wurth brand Flange Sealant Green. It was developed for Rolls Royce aircraft engines to seal machined surfaces.

I most commonly see engines with Yamabond or Hondabond sealing them. Again products designed to properly seal an internal combustion engine coming in contact with oil, fuel, coolant, etc.

I will be looking to see your results. I hope they are positive.

I worry that the tape rolled will have too much thickness and distort the machined tolerances and alignment.
Jim,

Can you recommend any of the Permatex gasket makers?

http://www.permatex.com/products-2/p.../gasket-makers
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