bobgritz
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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I just put on a new head gasket (1983 15hp) and finger-tightened head bolts. It donned on me that I didn't put any sealer on the gasket and when I look in my manual it states "Do Not Use Sealer If So Stated On The Gasket".
I don't remember seeing that statement on the gasket but I really didn't pay that much attention. Before I torque down the head ... is there someone out there who knows (definitively) whether or not sealer is required. I've rebuilt a lot of land-based engines and have never used any before.
Lastly, I don't have any OMC sealer (or equivalent) and was wondering if there's an alternative lube that can be used i.e. simple red grease, anti-sieze, etc.
I don't remember seeing that statement on the gasket but I really didn't pay that much attention. Before I torque down the head ... is there someone out there who knows (definitively) whether or not sealer is required. I've rebuilt a lot of land-based engines and have never used any before.
Lastly, I don't have any OMC sealer (or equivalent) and was wondering if there's an alternative lube that can be used i.e. simple red grease, anti-sieze, etc.
