Re: [ihc] RE: A gasketing we will go

[John Hofstetter <hofs@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at 07:45 AM, Jim Grammer wrote:

> Now wait just a gosh darn minute Hofs, I think I'm referenced out of 
> context
> here...  ;)
>
> Sheet metal covers(valve, oil pan, valley, etc) - P-tex #1 to the 
> cover,
> P-tex #2 to the covered surface.
>
> Head gaskets, 'modern'(Fel-pro, etc) - No sealant ever.
>
> Head gaskets, IH OEM steel shim - P-tex copper spray.
>
> Non-NPT threads what need sealing(rocker stands, flywheel/flexplate, 
> etc) -
> P-tex Aviation 300 first choice, #2 2nd choice.
>
> Silicone? What *do* you use that stuff for, anyway?  8O
>
> Jim
I like my version of how you Permatex head gaskets better than the 
truth. Over my younger years, I must have Permatexed a half dozen IH 6 
cylinder engines with leaky head gaskets. Worked for me, because I 
never had to disassemble them. Aviation Permatex #3, the final solution.

John

John Hofstetter
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