371 sealing question

[I Know Something]

I'm trying to pressure test a 371. The pro side seal needed to go. But its as also leaking from the barrel things internal gap. So I popped it out. Replaced the seal and that version with one off my 372 with the tiny o-ring. Still getting it to bubble. So I put the clutch on. Spun it down. And it helped some. Just some.

So to get this thing off, it acted as if it had sealant on it holding it on. Is that true. And would you put some on and take two? This is the first I've run into it doing this.

 

[BuckthornBonnie]

While there is an oem O-ring for that spacer, I have successfully used grease and proper clutch torque to seal it. Others have used sealant, yes.

 

[I Know Something]

While there is an oem O-ring for that spacer, I have successfully used grease and proper clutch torque to seal it. Others have used sealant, yes.

Thanks for responding. It was acting as if it had some when I was removing it. I'll get at it.in a bit.

 

[beaglebriar]

Use a new spacer and pack it with grease along with the new o ring.

 

[I Know Something]

Use a new spacer and pack it with grease along with the new o ring.

Did that already. It did nothing. Even tried 3 Bond 1184. Same thing. Soooo....Permatex Untra Black 82180 next. We'll see how that goes. So far. Nothing stop the bypass.

 

[beaglebriar]

Did that already. It did nothing. Even tried 3 Bond 1184. Same thing. Soooo....Permatex Untra Black 82180 next. We'll see how that goes. So far. Nothing stop the bypass.

I’d use something that holds up to gasoline. Ultra black does not. It could be fine since it’s going to be squished in there with the clutch pressure though. Good luck

 

[huskihl]

Are you sure the bushing isn’t cracked?

 

[I Know Something]

Are you sure the bushing isn’t cracked?

Checked and isn't. It's not leaking around the rubber seal its self. Just the inside.