Your favorite sealant to use on saws, and why

[Mark71gtx]

I have seen several posts here and on other forums about different sealants used on chainsaws. It would seem that there are many different ones to choose from. I am interested to see what is your favorite, and why? What brand will you never use again, and why?
So far I have only used Permatex Motoseal. I have had good luck with it so far. I chose it because I can pick it up readily at virtually every auto parts store locally.

 

[jmssaws]

I've used derco for a long time,I've never had it fail and it smells great.

I rarely use it anymore,if I can at all I use a gasket.

 

[Genius]

I use Motoseal, it is readily available.

I do want to try Dirko when it comes time for a new tube.

 

[petedaycab]

Dirko

 

[jmssaws]

I get Dirko from the stihl dealor for 13$ a tube,used it on mufflers and bases with out any problems. Good stuff but very stinky.

 

[Landmark]

Yamabond 4.

Cause that's what a wise man in marshall taught me to use.

 

[beaglebriar]

I always used yamabond or hondabond but 518 is my new favorite. It's easier to work with and smells kind of grapey.

 

[Steve]

I use motoseal and locate 518 depending on the situation. I like 518 for base gaskets because you don't have to rush to get the jug down like motoseal. Also if you use too much on a base gasket the uncured stuff hanging out in the transfers gets blown out the muffler. I like motoseal for clam shell engines and sealing impulse nipples.

 

[Mag Craft]

Yamabond 4 because it is designed for sealing 2 cycle crank cases.

 

[jake wells]

i use loctite 518. i also use permatex no# 1 or 2 gasket maker.

 

[MustangMike]

Is Permatex 51817 Anaerobic Gasket Maker basically the same stuff?

 

[tree monkey]

dirco, never fails, easy to remove, if it's good enough for stihl inc, it's good enough for me

 

[d.l.d]

1194/1184 because it hasn't let me down yet and i haven't found anything i like better.

 

[Jughead]

Loctite 548
http://www.na.henkel-adhesives.com/adhesives/product-search-1554.htm?nodeid=8797908795393

 

[mdavlee]

I use 518 or motoseal. 518 is much easier to clean up as well.

 

[czar800]

I've been using 518 because it gives you time.

 

[Carbine]

I've used permatex copper with good results (I've seen some pretty reputable guys on another site use it), but recently picked up some loctite 518 from all the talk.

 

[mdavlee]

I've used permatex copper with good results (I've seen some pretty reputable guys on another site use it), but recently picked up some loctite 518 from all the talk.

I used that spray on paper gaskets if I was making one. Lay it out and spray it and let it dry good on both sides then spray lightly again and assemble.

 

[P.M.P.]

I have some Hondabond 4 like it bcause that's what on hand.

 

[Mastermind]

518 is picky stuff. Everything needs to be perfectly clean......and degreased. Then it needs to cure for a few hours at least.