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Offline Johnny4428

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Gasket sealant
« on: July 28, 2021, 01:29:26 PM »
Just to gauge opinion here, what’s the consensus on having to use additional sealant on base gaskets between gasket and cylinders. I personally think if your surfaces are clean and smooth with no nicks I like to think that the gasket will do it’s job. But maybe belt and braces?
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Re: Gasket sealant
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2021, 01:50:11 PM »
Not if you want your cam to last, smallesr bit in the oilways starves the cam.

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Re: Gasket sealant
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2021, 04:59:13 PM »
Thanks Bryan fitted now with just gasket.
1952 Cymoto on Triumph bicycle.
1961 Matchless G3
1974 Honda CB550K1. Undergoing restoration
1978 Honda CB550K3.
1999 ST1100 Pan European 50th Anniversary.
1975,1980,1984,1986 Honda C90’s
1973 Honda CB750K3
1977 Honda CB550 (almost)

 

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