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1. 02:58 AM - Looking for hangar designer (Paul Besing)
2. 03:21 AM - Re: Re:looking for a prop ()
3. 04:39 AM - Re: Re: Re:looking for a prop (Steve Eberhart)
4. 04:39 AM - Re: Looking for hangar designer (Neal George)
5. 04:43 AM - Re: Exhaust Gasket Installation Question (linn Walters)
6. 05:07 AM - Re: Looking for hangar designer (Ed Anderson)
7. 05:56 AM - Re: Exhaust Gasket Installation Question (Dwight Frye)
8. 08:24 AM - Re: Looking for hangar designer (Paul Besing)
9. 08:49 AM - Re: Looking for hangar designer (Tim Bryan)
10. 10:46 AM - Re: Looking for hangar designer (Charlie England)
11. 02:45 PM - Re: Looking for hangar designer (Paul Besing)
12. 06:58 PM - Re: Exhaust Gasket Installation Question (Oldsfolks@aol.com)
13. 07:02 PM - Re: Exhaust Installation (Oldsfolks@aol.com)
14. 09:06 PM - Blaine Aviation Weekend (Lyle Peterson)
15. 10:50 PM - Re: Exhaust Gasket Installation Question (linn Walters)
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Hey all, I'm looking at building a hangar/condo/gameroom combination on an airstrip.
Anyone know of a firm that specializes in this?
Thanks in advance.
Paul Besing
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| Subject: | Re: Re:looking for a prop |
>From: "Eric Whiteside" <erwhites@bellsouth.net>
> Dive for the foxholes
ha ha funny you are right see.....
>>From: Bob <panamared5@brier.net>
>>
>>Where I can I find the raw data or the source information?
>>How about a list of all the props used in comparison evaluation?
>>blaaa blaaa blaaa blaaa blaaa blaaa
Bob I usually don't respond to some one that's sporting what
seems to be an chip or attitude. How about you tell me what
prop turns you on and I say GREAT and tell you what you
want to hear, its the best.
If you want the truth Van (Richard Vangrusven) did the test. I
have been involved in RV's for +20 years and I can tell you his
test abilities are scientific and meaningful. The test results where
published in the RVator. Because I like you I scanned it and its
here:
http://img82.imageshack.us/my.php?image=prop200415me.jpg
(might have to click to make full size)
Now of course this is the Sensenich against all constant speed
props and at one "cruise condition". Lets just say the Hartzell
BA (blended airfoil) prop is the best of the best and also like the
Sensenich, designed, engineered and test specifically for the RV,
unlike generic props that are made for the RV market.
The Sensenich was almost as fast as the Hartzell in this test and
faster than many of the other constant speed props.
Note you can debate and whine about how this test did not test
XYZ condition or ABC condition, but I don't care. This is a
significant test that is meaningful and gives a good bench mark
and is consistent with theoretical predictions and results others
have seen. I did flight test for a living and now fly large jets; I
know what I am talking about, and I am not going to argue with
you. Believe what you want. I can tell by your post you know
everything.)
Before you lecture me, the Professor, I have a masters in
Aeronautical engineering and fly big jets so I am smarter than
you. (ha ha ha ha). Seriously let me spell it out two truths:
1) Metal bladed props are thinner and more efficient than any
wood bladed or wood / fiberglass prop. Fact
2) Three bladed props are slower than two bladed in the horse
power and speed range RV's run in. When you get into 600 HP
and 250 kts you might have an advantage with three blades. Fact
Catto makes a nice prop but its not the fastest, sorry. They
are well made and only heard of one break apart, spit a blade
clean off. That was on Reno racer. There are advantages of
wood like lower weight and less vibration.
Now the soft advantage of Sensenich is its a BIG company that
has been in business like 80 years and made a prop specifically
for RV's. I think their engineering and testing is probably better
than say Catto, a guy carving props out in his shop, no offense.
Keep in mind when we talk 4 or 6 mph it may be only 2% or 3%
difference in performance.
Cost? Sensenich with all the hardware is $2000.
What does a Catto cost? $3000 with out hardware?
Nuff said, but I would beg guys to not be blinded by the sexy look
of a painted three blade wood prop over a boring grey two blade
Sensenich, which although is boring to look at on the ground is
technically superior. Last Catto guys (guys flying Catto or other
props) who don't lie estimate they are about 4-7 mph slower than
the Sensenich.
The problem with testing props is there are so side by side prop
test. Swapping props out on the same plane is a pain. Ideally you
would get two similar planes and fly them side by side and than
swap props. Because of this hassle there is a lack of information
and data. The prop makers don't want to do it. They would rather
float a myth that theirs is the best. This opens the field to tall tails,
unsupportable claims and really bad flight test data. When so called
test are done sometimes like a MT prop dealer Lessdrag in CA,
who although is well meaning, has no clue and ends up with results
that are clearly garbage. That does not apply to Van who has an
impeccable reputation for accurate and repeatable test data.
However despite the lack of test data I know the math and prop
theory , the basics. Just on paper the Sensenich is faster than
other fixed props. Look at the above data, the slowest is a wood-
fiberglass MT three blade prop. That is NOT an accident. One
reason is as I mentioned above, I'll repeat:
*****
Wood props are thicker than metal and therefore wood props are
less efficient (slower). This effect is not as prevalent on slow planes
or in climbs (slow speed).
The Sensenich was DESIGNED specifically for the RV and was
tested by professional prop designers, engineers and technicians
*****
You can flame me, that is fine. If you just want to believe your
prop or the one you want to buy is the the best in the world and
will not consider the info I presented, I'm OK with that, but don't
waste your time flaming me; I don't care and you are clearly
smarter than I am. And if your buddy is going lickity split in
his RV with a Catto (turning 2,950 rpm) than great. BTW
Lycoming says your engine should be torn down if you turn
higher than 2,970 RPM. Don't shoot the messenger, Lycoming
service bulletin. Even rpm over 2835 rpm is serious and requires
major repeated inspections. Yes, you will go faster if you over
rev your engine, but RPM for RPM the Sensenich is more efficient
with its thinner blades.
PROP for PROP the Sensenich is the best performing and BEST
value of any fixed prop available for the RV, period. Now weight
and looks is another factor. I also like the feel of a fixed wood prop,
but a well balanced metal prop on a balanced engine is plenty
smooth if properly installed and balanced. No offense to Catto
or MT or other wood bladed props, but there are compromises
in life and no free lunch.
Bob, don't be offended I am only raging on you because of your
20 questions you demanded answers for.
Sincerely the Professor,
George ATP/CFI-II-ME, RV-7/RV--4/B757
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| Subject: | Re: Re:looking for a prop |
gmcjetpilot@yahoo.com wrote:
[snip]
> Cost? Sensenich with all the hardware is $2000.
> What does a Catto cost? $3000 with out hardware?
Really hate to detract from a good professional rant by bringing facts
to the table, but, just to keep the record straight here is my invoice:
Invoice
Catto Propellers
15301 Jesus Maria Rd.
Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245
209-754-3553
+-----------------------------------+
| DATE | INVOICE # |
+-----------------------------------+
| 2/11/07 | 826 |
+-----------------------------------+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
| BILL TO | SHIP TO |
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
| xxxxxxxxxxxxxx | |
| xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | |
| xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | Same |
| xxxxxxxxxxxx | |
| xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | |
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
+---------------+
| DUE DATE |
+---------------+
| 6/4/07 |
+---------------+
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION | QTY | RATE |
AMOUNT |
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|3-Bladed |3-Bladed Wood/Glass Composite | 1.0|1,850.00|
1,850.00|
| |Propeller for RV-7A | |
| |
| |66" Diameter x 76" Pitch | |
| |
| |0-360 180HP@2700RPM | |
| |
| |Top Speed at Target RPM- | |
| |
| |205mph@2800rpm | |
| |
| |4.375" Finished Propeller | |
| |
| |Thickness | |
| |
| |7" Diameter Prop Flange | |
| |
| |SAE-2 Pattern, 1/2" Bolts and | |
| |
| |3/4" Lugs | |
| |
| |Color White with Customer | |
| |
| |supplied tip color.. Crescent | |
| |
| |Tips | |
| |
| | | |
| |
|Shipping |Shipping Charges | 1.0| 65.00|
65.00|
|Labor |Fitting of Customers Spinner | 1.0| 110.00|
110.00|
| |Kit, cutouts, tracking and | |
| |
| |drilling of mounting holes. | |
| |
| |Call customer to when to ship | |
| |
| |Spinner Kit. | |
| |
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|7.25% Tax | |
0.00|
|Subtotal | |
2,025.00|
| |
+---------------------------+
|Total | |
2,025.00|
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Steve Eberhart
RV-7A, on it's gear with engine mounted
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Looking for hangar designer |
Hey Paul -
Are you back?
I hear Ed Anderson has some experience...8-O
Neal E. George
2023 Everglades Drive
Navarre, FL 32566
Home - 850-515-0640
Cell - 850-218-4838
_____
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Besing
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 4:57 AM
Subject: RV-List: Looking for hangar designer
do not archive
Hey all, I'm looking at building a hangar/condo/gameroom combination on an
airstrip. Anyone know of a firm that specializes in this?
Thanks in advance.
Paul Besing
_____
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| Subject: | Re: Exhaust Gasket Installation Question |
My info says dry.
Here it comes: BUT, those doing the blo-pruf installs may be trying to
cover up eroded flange faces because the old, leaky, gaskets weren't
replaced in a timely manner. There is a tool that will face the gasket
seat while the cylinder is still on the engine.
I just ran out of info.
Linn
do not archive
Dwight Frye wrote:
>
>So ... again, I'm helping a friend install new exhausts on his RV-4,
>and I have (yet another) question. The exhaust system came with a full
>set of slow-blow gaskets. My understanding (potentially incorrect) was
>that these were installed dry (i.e. without any sealant, goop, or goo).
>Furthermore, no mention of sealant was made in the installation notes
>from Vetterman.
>
>However, upon pulling off the old badly rusted exhaust pipes it seemed
>that the old gaskets .. which clearly were identical to what we were about
>to install .. had some rubbery goo used on them.
>
>To goo, or not to goo. That is the question. Are we supposed to use some
>sealant? If so, what? Enquiring minds want to know. Thanks!
>
> -- Dwight
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Looking for hangar designer |
Thanks, but no thanks, Neal. Hangar and hydraulic operated doors turned
out fine - but too much work, would rather build an another RV {:>)
Ed
Ed Anderson
Rv-6A N494BW Rotary Powered
Matthews, NC
eanderson@carolina.rr.com
http://members.cox.net/rogersda/rotary/configs.htm#N494BW
http://www.dmack.net/mazda/index.html
----- Original Message -----
From: Neal George
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 7:30 AM
Subject: RE: RV-List: Looking for hangar designer
Hey Paul -
Are you back?
I hear Ed Anderson has some experience...8-O
Neal E. George
2023 Everglades Drive
Navarre, FL 32566
Home - 850-515-0640
Cell - 850-218-4838
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From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Besing
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 4:57 AM
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Subject: RV-List: Looking for hangar designer
do not archive
Hey all, I'm looking at building a hangar/condo/gameroom combination
on an airstrip. Anyone know of a firm that specializes in this?
Thanks in advance.
Paul Besing
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| Subject: | Re: Exhaust Gasket Installation Question |
Thanks for the confirmation on installing the gaskets. I sure
THOUGHT I remembered they were to be installed dry.
Any thoughts on how to _tell_ if the gasket seat needs to be
re-faced? Clearly if there is any obvious/visible erosion
that would be a hint ... but if they look un-damaged, might
there still be subtle/invisible issues to be addressed?
-- Dwight
On Sat May 5 07:42:05 2007, linn Walters wrote :
>
>
>My info says dry.
>Here it comes: BUT, those doing the blo-pruf installs may be trying to
>cover up eroded flange faces because the old, leaky, gaskets weren't
>replaced in a timely manner. There is a tool that will face the gasket
>seat while the cylinder is still on the engine.
>I just ran out of info.
>Linn
>do not archive
>
>Dwight Frye wrote:
>
>>
>>So ... again, I'm helping a friend install new exhausts on his RV-4,
>>and I have (yet another) question. The exhaust system came with a full
>>set of slow-blow gaskets. My understanding (potentially incorrect) was
>>that these were installed dry (i.e. without any sealant, goop, or goo).
>>Furthermore, no mention of sealant was made in the installation notes
>>from Vetterman.
>>
>>However, upon pulling off the old badly rusted exhaust pipes it seemed
>>that the old gaskets .. which clearly were identical to what we were about
>>to install .. had some rubbery goo used on them.
>>
>>To goo, or not to goo. That is the question. Are we supposed to use some
>>sealant? If so, what? Enquiring minds want to know. Thanks!
>>
>> -- Dwight
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| Subject: | Looking for hangar designer |
Not yet..still in Afghanistan. I will be here through the end of the year. I
had bought some land on an airpark and wanted to get the ball rolling for when
I return..maybe have it at least designed and approved for constuction.
Neal George <neal.george@mchsi.com> wrote:
Hey Paul -
Are you back?
I hear Ed Anderson has some experience...8-O
Neal E. George
2023 Everglades Drive
Navarre, FL 32566
Home - 850-515-0640
Cell - 850-218-4838
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From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Besing
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 4:57 AM
Subject: RV-List: Looking for hangar designer
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Hey all, I'm looking at building a hangar/condo/gameroom combination on an airstrip.
Anyone know of a firm that specializes in this?
Thanks in advance.
Paul Besing
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| Subject: | Looking for hangar designer |
Which Airpark Paul?
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From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Besing
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 10:22 AM
Subject: RE: RV-List: Looking for hangar designer
Not yet..still in Afghanistan. I will be here through the end of the year.
I had bought some land on an airpark and wanted to get the ball rolling for
when I return..maybe have it at least designed and approved for constuction.
Neal George <neal.george@mchsi.com> wrote:
Hey Paul -
Are you back?
I hear Ed Anderson has some experience...8-O
Neal E. George
2023 Everglades Drive
Navarre, FL 32566
Home - 850-515-0640
Cell - 850-218-4838
_____
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Besing
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 4:57 AM
Subject: RV-List: Looking for hangar designer
do not archive
Hey all, I'm looking at building a hangar/condo/gameroom combination on an
airstrip. Anyone know of a firm that specializes in this?
Thanks in advance.
Paul Besing
_____
Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell?
Check out new
<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48245/*http:/autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html;_ylc
X3oDMTE1YW1jcXJ2BF9TAzk3MTA3MDc2BHNlYwNtYWlsdGFncwRzbGsDbmV3LWNhcnM-> cars
at Yahoo! Autos.
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List">http://www.matronics.com/N
avigator?RV-List
href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com
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<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49678/*http:/smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/?p
BESTDEAL>
Have a HUGE year through
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| Subject: | Re: Looking for hangar designer |
Here in the backwaters of the country (Mississippi) we just ask the
chickens if we (and our planes) can move in with them.
The best deal on structure is a chicken house (or other clear-span farm
building). What it looks like finished is up to you (and your
contractor, if you're flush with money). One of my neighbors lives in an
hangar/apartment that looks like a museum: beautiful rough-sawn cypress
siding, beaded cypress paneling in the apartment, with a '29 TravelAir
in the hangar & all sorts of early aviation memorabilia both in the
hangar and the apartment. Done right, there is no evidence of the
structure's humble origins.
Unfortunately, if add the word 'airpark' to your address along with City
Codes, Homeowner Associations, etc., creativity can get stifled pretty
quickly.
Charlie
Slobovia Outernational Airport (MS71)
Pocahontas MS
Paul Besing wrote:
> Not yet..still in Afghanistan. I will be here through the end of the
> year. I had bought some land on an airpark and wanted to get the ball
> rolling for when I return..maybe have it at least designed and approved
> for constuction.
>
>
> */Neal George <neal.george@mchsi.com>/* wrote:
>
> Hey Paul -
>
> Are you back?
>
> I hear Ed Anderson has some experience...8-O
>
> *Neal E. George*
> 2023 Everglades Drive
> Navarre, FL 32566
> Home - 850-515-0640
> Cell - 850-218-4838
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Paul Besing
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 05, 2007 4:57 AM
> *To:* rv-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* RV-List: Looking for hangar designer
>
> do not archive
>
> Hey all, I'm looking at building a hangar/condo/gameroom combination
> on an airstrip. Anyone know of a firm that specializes in this?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Paul Besing
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| Subject: | Looking for hangar designer |
Twin Hawks. AZ63. It's a small airpark with a dirt strip that is Northwest of
Tucson, Arizona. I just bought six acres there..should be a fun project..bigger
than any RV project I've been involved in I'm sure.
do not archive
Paul Besing
Tim Bryan <n616tb@btsapps.com> wrote:
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From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Besing
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 10:22 AM
Subject: RE: RV-List: Looking for hangar designer
Not yet..still in Afghanistan. I will be here through the end of the year.
I had bought some land on an airpark and wanted to get the ball rolling for
when I return..maybe have it at least designed and approved for constuction.
Neal George <neal.george@mchsi.com> wrote:
Hey Paul -
Are you back?
I hear Ed Anderson has some experience...8-O
Neal E. George
2023 Everglades Drive
Navarre, FL 32566
Home - 850-515-0640
Cell - 850-218-4838
---------------------------------
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Besing
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 4:57 AM
Subject: RV-List: Looking for hangar designer
do not archive
Hey all, I'm looking at building a hangar/condo/gameroom combination on an
airstrip. Anyone know of a firm that specializes in this?
Thanks in advance.
Paul Besing
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| Subject: | Re: Exhaust Gasket Installation Question |
I have used a good heavy coat of aluminum paint on exhaust gaskets to help
with heat transfer and maybe help to seal the joints. I do this on vehicles
and on the RV-4 also.
Bob Olds RV-4
Charleston, Arkansas
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| Subject: | RE: Exhaust Installation |
You don't need the crankcase vent line to go INTO the exhaust pipe , just
down to and almost against it. Any drops of oil will hit the pipe and become
ash quickly. Has worked for me for years.
Bob Olds RV-4
Charleston,Arkansas
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| Subject: | Blaine Aviation Weekend |
This is coming very soon but it should be a great fly-in. EAA Chapter
237
is having a fly-in pancake breakfast and lunch at Anoka County Airport
in
Blaine, MN on May 19th and 20th
Chapter 237's Famous Pancake Breakfast with sausage and beverage runs
from
7a.m. to noon and lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs and chili runs until
4p.m.
There are two really great aviation museums on the airport. Golden
Wings
Museum has a collection of beautifully restored vintage airplanes that
includes five trimotors. American Wings Air Museum has a collection of
warbirds from WWII to Dessert Storm. They also have a Wright Flyer
replica,
an original 1911 Steco biplane plus many other exhibits.
There was a Swift, an Ercoupe, a Luscombe T8-F plus a lot of other
vintage
airplanes, warbirds and the usual later model airplanes at last year's
event.
There will be a Hangar Dance Saturday evening with the Sights and Sounds
of
Dave Andrews Big Band. This has been a lot of fun for everyone that
attended in past years.
More can be found at www.eaachapter237.org
Thank you,
Lyle Peterson
President, EAA Chapter 237
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| Subject: | Re: Exhaust Gasket Installation Question |
I've never had one so bad it needed professional attention, but a good
inspection with a mirror and good light should show any damage. It may
just need some close inspection after the blo-prufs are installed. The
other problem is the exhaust flange. The ears become bent after being
installed by gorillas a few times. Check with a straightedge.
Linn
Dwight Frye wrote:
>
>Thanks for the confirmation on installing the gaskets. I sure
>THOUGHT I remembered they were to be installed dry.
>
>Any thoughts on how to _tell_ if the gasket seat needs to be
>re-faced? Clearly if there is any obvious/visible erosion
>that would be a hint ... but if they look un-damaged, might
>there still be subtle/invisible issues to be addressed?
>
> -- Dwight
>
>On Sat May 5 07:42:05 2007, linn Walters wrote :
>
>
>>
>>My info says dry.
>>Here it comes: BUT, those doing the blo-pruf installs may be trying to
>>cover up eroded flange faces because the old, leaky, gaskets weren't
>>replaced in a timely manner. There is a tool that will face the gasket
>>seat while the cylinder is still on the engine.
>>I just ran out of info.
>>Linn
>>do not archive
>>
>>Dwight Frye wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>
>>>So ... again, I'm helping a friend install new exhausts on his RV-4,
>>>and I have (yet another) question. The exhaust system came with a full
>>>set of slow-blow gaskets. My understanding (potentially incorrect) was
>>>that these were installed dry (i.e. without any sealant, goop, or goo).
>>>Furthermore, no mention of sealant was made in the installation notes
>>>
>>>
>>>from Vetterman.
>>
>>
>>>However, upon pulling off the old badly rusted exhaust pipes it seemed
>>>that the old gaskets .. which clearly were identical to what we were about
>>>to install .. had some rubbery goo used on them.
>>>
>>>To goo, or not to goo. That is the question. Are we supposed to use some
>>>sealant? If so, what? Enquiring minds want to know. Thanks!
>>>
>>> -- Dwight
>>>
>>>
>
>
>
>
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