SteveJa

iTrader: (17)

what do you guys use to seal your carb and backplate. I have used automotive RTV but I do not like how it sticks to the seals. I have also used synthetic grease, but that does not seem to work the best.

Is there something out there that works, that does not stick to the o-rings, seals?

Thanks

weaponx

iTrader: (49)

I use Racers choice air-seal. You should be able to get it at a hobby store.

SteveJa

iTrader: (17)

does it stick to the o-rings, so you have to like pick the stuff off if you need to take your motor apart ?

associatedguy

iTrader: (8)

JB Weld.

weaponx

iTrader: (49)

Yes the racers seal will stick to the o-rings, it just depends on how much you apply and how carefully you apply it.

KK-racing

iTrader: (5)

Why would you need to use any sealant ?.
The o-rings that come with it do the job perfectly, if they are not damaged.

Timmahh

iTrader: (16)

if something needs sealing on a motor, go to an autoparts store and buy a tube of Permatex Brand Ultra Copper Gasket Sealer.

GREAT STUFF. use SPARINGLY

fhm555

iTrader: (2)

There are plenty of good choices when it comes to sealing an engine. The trick is applying the right amount to the right places, of whatever you chose to use. Too much of most anything is (usually) worse than none at all.

Another thing I see a lot of is folks thinking they have an air leak when it's really something else causing the problem.

rltanner

iTrader: (2)

So we can use any type of sealer

GenReaper

iTrader: (8)

Permatex Brand Ultra Copper Gasket Sealer.

Thats what i use, same as Timmahh !!

rltanner

iTrader: (2)

Thankz Gen we will try that i get Xtreme R/C mag. and their is a artical in this month that tells you who to but they are useing air seal brand

satoch

I use Permatex #2 Form-A-Gasket sealant because it remains pliable for when I tear the engine apart later.

sloopy

iTrader: (1)

most any decent silicone sealant will work, but permatex is the best, i use High Temp RTV gasket maker (26B) it is good stuff stays pliable when dry and peels off easily from rubber seals already there when rebuild time comes... i have even used it to make a suspension part that was made of rubber and broke, it worked rather well...

sloopy.

schmelme

iTrader: (13)

any anerobic sealer is great, easy cleanup later and comes apart easy. Permatex sells a tube for 7$

rltanner

iTrader: (2)

Thankz will give it a try