"bBob" wrote in message
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"jerry wass" wrote in message
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There is a red sealant the auto atores are handling now that is even
approved by faa (so I waS told) it acts like an anaerobic sealer with
silicone rubber in it. forgot the number--in a red tube quite a bit
higher than the other types, but well worth it. Jerry

Is it like the red sealant shown here?
http://tinyurl.com/znk34



Be careful with sealants on aircraft engine cases. Continental specified a
single silk thread because it would compress to almost nothing and still
seal the case halves. Remember, with most aircraft engines the main
bearings are held by the two case halves. Anything that causes the seam to
widen at all reduces the crush on the main bearings and can contribute to
early bearing failure. If the case halves are true and they are properly
bolted up no sealant other than the single silk thread is required. Don't
mess up your main bearings trying to get the case to not leak a tiny
amount. It isn't worth it.

Highflyer
Highflight Aviation Services
Pinckneyville Airport ( PJY )

A reminder, the 11th annual rec.aviation flyin that started here many years
ago is coming up May 19, 20, and 21 at Pinckneyville. If you are planning
to come please let Mary know at so that she can make sure
to have enough steaks on hand to dinner. :-)