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Well... It finally happened. 14 Oct 2018 22:25 #90335

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Gasket question for the motor experts...

For the Head gasket, does it need to be sealed with "Perfect Seal #4" type sealant since it's in the 'hot' section of the power head?


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Well... It finally happened. 12 Oct 2018 00:05 #90264

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rushwal wrote: What's the best method for removing paint from cast aluminum?
Are there any chemical strippers that will hurt the aluminum?
Soda blasting? Glass bead blasting?


Aircraft paint stripper-be careful..

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Well... It finally happened. 11 Oct 2018 22:12 #90255

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Nevermind... I found my digital copy of the service manual. :D

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Well... It finally happened. 11 Oct 2018 22:12 #90254

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from what i recall about head gasgets, torque dry.........(cold)
after running motor for the first time, reaching temperature, allow to go cold and re-torque

this is from memery of my automotive days 40 yrs ago.........:doh:
let me know if anything differs from this........

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Well... It finally happened. 11 Oct 2018 22:06 #90253

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Found these... But do I need to put anything on the gasket, or just as it is?

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Well... It finally happened. 11 Oct 2018 22:01 #90251

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I have a parts catalog, but I don't have a service manual for the 1957 Evinrudes... does anyone have the torque specs/pattern for the head bolts?

Also, does it go on dry, or do I need to put any other gasket compound on it?

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Well... It finally happened. 11 Oct 2018 18:31 #90244

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Dan Gano care package has arrived!

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Well... It finally happened. 30 Aug 2018 23:41 #88460

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I love TP Tools.

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Well... It finally happened. 30 Aug 2018 22:40 #88455

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Awesome, thanks. I'll need to give that a try. Looks like lots of good stuff at TP Tools.

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I buy it from TP Tools & Equipment in Canfield, OH. It comes in 25 pound boxes for $69.00 or 50 pounds for $95.00. I find 25 pounds is enough to fill my blast cabinet.
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