[AT] Do I need gasket sealant?

[Alan Riley]

Dean, for any gaskets sealing oil, I use #2 Permatex.  For gaskets sealing
water, I use K & W Copper Coat.  I've been less than pleased using the 
Copper
Coat for sealing against oil leakage.

Alan Riley
Deville, LA



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dean Vinson" <dean at vinsonfarm.net>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 7:55 PM
Subject: [AT] Do I need gasket sealant?


> I'm about to put the PTO housing back together and then back on my 
> tractor, and bought some new gaskets.  Would it be worth my while to go 
> get some gasket sealant and put it on in addition to the gaskets?
>
> My gut feeling is not to bother with it, since I'm sure they didn't use 
> Permatex or whatever when they built the tractor, and we're talking about 
> the PTO housing rather than the engine head.  On the other hand, if a few 
> extra minutes and a few extra dollars means the difference between a slow 
> drip of oil from the PTO and no drip at all, I'd much rather have no drip 
> at all.
>
> Any experiences out there one way or another?
>
> Thanks much--
>
> Dean Vinson
> Dayton, Ohio
> www.vinsonfarm.net
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