Anaerobic sealant

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EZSteury

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I waiting for some parts to show up here and I got everything cleaned and ready to assemble when they do for My 84 evinrude 35hp, I was told to use the anaerobic sealant when I put the crankcase together and the HG as well, I went to Advance auto, Autozone and TSC but no one has it is there something else I can use or if not, where do I get this stuff?
Found one place on line that wants $49 for 1.6oz of the stuff, is it really that expensive?

Thanks.
 
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boobie

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Re: Anaerobic sealant

I've always used Loctite Gel-Seal II on the crank case halves. NAPA should have it.
 
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EZSteury

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Re: Anaerobic sealant

I found it at another advance auto but they don't have the "surface prep reactor" spray and by what I read from the permatex website I do need it, correct?
 
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boobie

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Re: Anaerobic sealant

The prep is if you want it to set real fast. Clean the surfaces real good, put it together and let it sit 24 hrs.
 
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EZSteury

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Re: Anaerobic sealant

boobie said:
The prep is if you want it to set real fast. Clean the surfaces real good, put it together and let it sit 24 hrs.
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Thank You for this information,it is a relief to know I don't really need the other prep stuff. I really don't need it to set fast I want to put it back together and then I will be on vacation for a couple of weeks so I hope that is enough time for it to set.
 
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Davee3

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Re: Anaerobic sealant

boobie said:
The prep is if you want it to set real fast. Clean the surfaces real good, put it together and let it sit 24 hrs.
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So is it best to put 1/2 on each piece or all on one - I thought maybe the prep called for on one surface helped the spread as you bolt up?
 
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racerone

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Re: Anaerobic sealant

A 1/16" bead of sealer is ample.----------You want most of the sealer to squeeze out so that you get a metal to metal fit.----The metal to metal fit is important for proper bearing " clamp up " when torqued.
 
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