Base gasket delete question.

[StihlEchoingHusky]

Couldn't you just put Moto seal on 1 surface and let it cure then reassemble like that? I mean it would still form a rubber like gasket wouldn't it??

 

[ammoaddict]

Follow the directions on the tube.

 

[StihlEchoingHusky]

Follow the directions on the tube.

I should have mentioned why I was thinking this way. Cleanliness keeping it out of the lowers.

 

[ammoaddict]

I should have mentioned why I was thinking this way. Cleanliness keeping it out of the lowers.

I've used it a few times per instructions, no issues.

 

[StihlEchoingHusky]

I've had no luck keeping it out of the transfers. But then again I've only ever tried it on a 372. Maybe I'd have better luck with my 046. Would almost have to use the entire tube lol

 

[Duce]

I've had no luck keeping it out of the transfers. But then again I've only ever tried it on a 372. Maybe I'd have better luck with my 046. Would almost have to use the entire tube lol

There is your problem, thin layer on both sides. Clean, no oil on mating surfaces, let it cure overnight.

 

[huskihl]

You only need a thin layer. Just thick enough that you can’t see through it. If you’re gooping and gobbing it on,, it’s going to squeeze into the transfers.

I put a thin layer on and assemble instantly. You don’t want a gasket, you want the two surfaces adhered together and sealed. Can’t do that when one side is dry

 

[Duce]

You only need a thin layer. Just thick enough that you can’t see through it. If you’re gooping and gobbing it on,, it’s going to squeeze into the transfers.

I put a thin layer on and assemble instantly. You don’t want a gasket, you want the two surfaces adhered together and sealed. Can’t do that when one side is dry

Agreed, maybe I was not clear. I put a thin layer on both sides, assemble while wet and let cure overnight. Have seen sealant, same color as motoseal on edge of new 562’s, have you?

 

[Canadian farm boy]

Apply with a Q tip. Paint it on just thick enough you can’t see through it. As Kevy said, assemble the cylinder to the cases immediately. What sealant that squishes out will be minimal.

 

[huskihl]

Agreed, maybe I was not clear. I put a thin layer on both sides, assemble while wet and let cure overnight. Have seen sealant, same color as motoseal on edge of new 562’s, have you?

On all the 5 series paper gaskets, they put a dob above the crankcase seams. Lately it’s been more all the way across the front and back. I’m nor sure if it’s Motoseal. More like maybe 1184 or Honda Bond, Yama Bond, something a little more rubbery that squishes out.

 

[dangerousatom]

You shouldn’t be putting enough of anything to seal the cylinder so that it squishes into the lower. I barely put anything on the edge of the lower and when I’ve had to pull it back apart there’s only a hair line that’s squished inside.