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| Subject: | Re: Gasket sealers and such |
Thanks, Carl.
Sent from my iPhone
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> Time: 02:12:19 PM PST US
> From: Carl Froehlich <carl.froehlich@verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: LycomingEngines-List: Gasket sealers and such
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> Based on you taking a new engine out of the crate and bolting it to the engine
> mounts you don't have much to do. So a short list:
> - for pipe fittings for oil and fuel, use a Teflon pipe thread sealant like Permatix
> part number 80631. Keep the sealant away from the end and first thread
> of the fitting.
> - for exhaust gaskets they go on dry. Use SS lock washers under the nuts.
> - for the governor and throttle body and similar gaskets either put the gaskets on dry or use a small amount of Tite Seal: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search/search.php?s=TITE+SEAL&x=0&y=0
> - no sealant for AN hose fittings.
> - Use a high temp anti-seize compound on the exhaust ball joint. Work it in
before
> you mount the exhaust. Wear gloves as this stuff is hard to get off your
> hands.
>
> Such issues are common to all aircraft - and not specific to an RV so Van's appropriately
> does not try to cover all such details.
>
> Carl
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>>> On Feb 3, 2016, at 4:28 PM, Gautier, Thomas N (3262) <thomas.n.gautier@jpl.nasa.gov>
>> wrote:
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>> Lycoming Engine Guys,
>>
>> I am at the stage of my RV-10 construction where I need to hook up the XIO-540-D4A5
> I bought through Vans. I'm pretty sure I know, or can look up, how to
> install fittings. I am hoping Vans' installation instructions are sufficiently
> complete. However, I'm pretty clueless about what kind of sealants and/or lubricants
> to put on gaskets and such.
>>
>> I would appreciate any advice I can get on what to use and any wisdom on how
> to install any tricky items. Also, should I really expect Vans' instruction
> to be complete enough?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>> Nick Gautier
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>
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