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Subject:Re: Help me split the case!!!
From:David Schwarze
Date:Sat, 22 Aug 1998 11:17:59 -0500

At 8:34 AM -0700 8/21/98, Tom Young wrote:
>
> Anyway, who ever put the engine together the last time used what
> looks like a "form a gasket" sealer; the case has a red rubbery
> substance exuding from all along the case parting-line, and if feels
> glued together.

I believe Wilson says that you should not use the rubbery type of sealer to
seal the case because it will cause the case not to mate fully and will
cause a loss of bearing crush.  I'd advise you to use something else - I
use the Permatex (3H?) aviation sealer - brown gooey stuff that goes on
with a brush - and it's always worked well for me.

-David

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