to seal or not to seal when installing risers-gctid364058

[Guest]

Do you use gasket sealer or not when re-installing risers, I know this has been mentioned before but cant remember in fact i can hardly remember what i had for breakfast???

Thanks Dan

[Guest]

Dan

I just removed mine and there wasn't any kind of sealant or rtv... just a gasket. Hope that helps!

KC

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Since you have not created a BOC signature, nor provided any engine/drive info, I have to assume that this is for the Hurkledozen Engine with the GLOscBarr risers. In which case you will use peanut butter between the two surfaces. Tighten accordingly.

How bout a tad bit of info?

Edit:

Here's an update on Dan's into.

finalfling wrote:
OOPS, Sorry guys.it is a volvo AQ260A. With HGE manifolds and risers, system was new 6 years ago has always been in fresh water, Thought i would remove the risers to clean and check everything looks real good,But honestly i think peaunut butter is the way to go if i get lost at sea i can remove the risers and make a peaunut butter sandwich,

Thanks as always Dan

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[dktool]

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I have to assume that this is for the Hurkledozen Engine with the GLOscBarr risers. In which case you will use peanut butter between the two surfaces. Tighten accordingly.

Wow, someone is looking to loose a few points today !

[Guest]

Maybe he has a case of the Mondays!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guv5LUT1AFw

PS. Rick, I don't mean anything by it... I got called into work at 1am this morning... so I'm a little bit sleepy! :-)

[Guest]

I use gasket sealer on the green gaskets and none on the grey carbon gaskets.

[dktool]

I use the silver gaskets (stainless & graphite) and put them on dry and re-torque after 5 hours of running.Never have a leak.

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[Guest]

Everyone is assuming Dan has Mercruiser manifolds. What happens if he has OMC or Volvo or is using some off named brand of manifolds? This is what Rick is illuding to in his statement.

Before we start giving Dan advice regarding sealant on the gaskets we really need to know the manufacturer of the manifolds and gaskets.

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Update

finalfling wrote:
OOPS, Sorry guys.it is a volvo AQ260A. With HGE manifolds and risers, system was new 6 years ago has always been in fresh water, Thought i would remove the risers to clean and check everything looks real good,But honestly i think peaunut butter is the way to go if i get lost at sea i can remove the risers and make a peaunut butter sandwich,

Thanks as always Dan