03-12-2021, 10:26 AM
(03-12-2021, 10:12 AM)JonE Wrote: I'm soon to attempt to do a threebond 1215 block joint but nervous as to what might happen if I need to backtrack for something being missed, or falling out. Is it worth still flatting off the crankcase top a little on a plate glass (accepting what some say about it soon warping again, and becoming weaker as it loses any material)
I'm presently thinking that it will go on like copper silicone when doing the head gasket joint - but have no real clue about how to apply.
And are there any things to watch out for, about where it will squish and where thus needs to be assessed and cleaned up after it gets tightened down?
Hi Jon
Are you talking about the block to crankcase joint? If so I’m a firm advocate of The Seven Workshop silicon gasket. Applied dry it’s been oil tight on two engines I’ve built with no joint preparation apart from a good clean.
Cheers
Howard