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     1. 07:21 AM - Re: Gasket sealers and such  (Gautier, Thomas N (3262))
 
 
 
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Time: 07:21:58 AM PST US
From: "Gautier, Thomas N (3262)" <thomas.n.gautier@jpl.nasa.gov>
Subject: LycomingEngines-List: Re: Gasket sealers and such


Thanks, Carl. 

Sent from my iPhone

> 
> 
> Time: 02:12:19 PM PST US
> From: Carl Froehlich <carl.froehlich@verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: LycomingEngines-List: Gasket sealers and such
> 
> 
> 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
> 
> 
>>> On Feb 3, 2016, at 4:28 PM, Gautier, Thomas N (3262) <thomas.n.gautier@jpl.nasa.gov>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 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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