Use gasket sealant or not?

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Todd

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I'm getting ready to reassemble parts on my D2-5U pony motor. I'll be putting the carb and magneto back on, as well as the oil filler assembly and the air intake parts for both the pony and main engine.

I have new gaskets - do I need to use gasket sealant? If so, what do you recommend?

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Tue, Sep 1, 2009 10:36 PM

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I don't use gasket sealant on carbs. Other connections I often use the non hardening permatex.

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Tue, Sep 1, 2009 11:03 PM

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I don't use gasket sealant on carbs. Other connections I often use the non hardening permatex.

On exhaust flange gaskets and other take it apart joints I use a coating of high temp anti seize.

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Tue, Sep 1, 2009 11:08 PM

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