installing new mechanical fuel pump...should I use gasket sealer?
09-12-2003, 05:10 PM
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installing new mechanical fuel pump...should I use gasket sealer?
when installing new mechanical fuel pump, should I use any gasket sealer with the gaskets or just the gaskets by themselves?
09-12-2003, 05:29 PM
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Re: installing new mechanical fuel pump...should I use gasket sealer? (Frankenvette)
I used the spray on, high-tack kind. Not only will it help with the seal, it makes it a hell of a lot easier to get the pump back on because you're not trying to hold the gasket in place at the same time.
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09-12-2003, 05:32 PM
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Re: installing new mechanical fuel pump...should I use gasket sealer? (JB)
I use Gascacinch or Indian Head Gasket Shellac. :yesnod:
09-12-2003, 06:09 PM
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Re: installing new mechanical fuel pump...should I use gasket sealer? (1970 Stingray)
I use Gascacinch or Indian Head Gasket Shellac. :yesnod:
On that gasket I would either use none, or a couple small dabs of gascacinch or like product to hold it in place while arguing with the push rod.
09-12-2003, 06:28 PM
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Re: installing new mechanical fuel pump...should I use gasket sealer? (Frankenvette)
I used a couple dabs of #2 permatex gasket sealer on the pump side of the gasket only, to hold the gasket in place during installation. That way if you have to remove the pump again, the gasket should still be intact on the pump, and you won't have to scrape all the stuff off the block plate.
09-12-2003, 07:56 PM
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Re: installing new mechanical fuel pump...should I use gasket sealer? (bertmeister)
I think I put a bead all the way around and stuck the gasket to it the put the pump on
09-12-2003, 09:25 PM
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Re: installing new mechanical fuel pump...should I use gasket sealer? (Frankenvette)
:rolleyes: I used to just coat one side of gaskets for ease of installation. But now I’m more worried about preventing leaks. It’s just soo nice to have a clean garage floor I feel its worth the effort to use sealer on both sides of nearly all my engine gaskets. I like the non-hardening Permetex 2. :D
09-14-2003, 09:31 AM
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Re: installing new mechanical fuel pump...should I use gasket sealer? (LT1driver)
#2 permatex lightly coat both sides of each gasket. I tried once without the #2 and had an oil leak.
