[AT] DC Case

[Doug Tallman]

Permatex make a product called "the right stuff". It's not real cheap 
but its far better than silicone. Its anerobic, meaing that it will cure 
between 2 hard surfaces. I haven't bought silicone since I've started 
using it. Doug T



john hall wrote:
> OK, you guys have me convinced. I'm going to use black silicone on this 
> since it will take so much--back half of the engine/pan, four handholes and 
> the strainer cap. This is one of those things I don't care if it ever leaks 
> and have no intention of ever painting. I like the thought of the Loctite 
> not getting in oil passages. Seen that happen before in a hydraulic system 
> on a milling machine--took about 3 days to find the problem!
>
> John
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>> On 1/15/2012 7:56 PM, Jim & Lyn Evans wrote:
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>>> Much better sealing than silicone.  Plus it doesn't mess with your paint
>>> job or clog lube passages.   You put on a small amount.  I smooth it out
>>> with my finger.  Then bolt the parts together.  You can wipe off the
>>> excess.   The OEMs put it on with a paint roller or a silk screen.
>>> Most do not use RTV at all in the factories because it messes up the 
>>> paint.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>       
>> Yes, way better than any colour of silicone. I wouldn't have believed it
>> but my brother recommended it. He worked at a Case IH dealer at the time
>> and they used a lot of it there for re-assembly of machinery. Besides my
>> Massey tractor, we also used it when re-installing the bell housing and
>> hydro unit on my Case-IH combine. I've seen it and it works. Got mine
>> right off the shelf at the Case IH or CNH whatever they call themselves
>> now.
>>
>> Ralph in Sask.
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