Mark42
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I know this is a engine issue, but seeing as its a "fabrication" question, I put it here. Mods can move it they deem otherwise.
I have cut my own gaskets many times over the years, always for carburetors or crank case or transmission seals.
Going to cut my own water pump gasket from gasket material available at the auto parts store. I am wondering if "generic" gasket material (the dark grey stuff) will hold up to constant water immersion or no?
Is there a specific gasket material that should be used for water pumps? Is it rated for material contact? Just never thought about it before. But using it on an outboard for the water pump makes me wonder.
I have cut my own gaskets many times over the years, always for carburetors or crank case or transmission seals.
Going to cut my own water pump gasket from gasket material available at the auto parts store. I am wondering if "generic" gasket material (the dark grey stuff) will hold up to constant water immersion or no?
Is there a specific gasket material that should be used for water pumps? Is it rated for material contact? Just never thought about it before. But using it on an outboard for the water pump makes me wonder.
