To Seal or Not??

[red man]

When reusing a head gaskets should you use a sealant?<br />What about the exhaust plate red rtv?

 

[kev_79]

Re: To Seal or Not??

You shouldn't reseal a head gasket. Most are made to compress when you torque them down. I will say that it can be done though. I had a motor, and after I rebuilt it, it wouldn't run after about 30 min. Worked on everything, couldn't find anything wrong. Took off head, because I was sure I did something wrong. Everything fine, so torqued it back on and realized fuel line had severe cut in it, and was sucking air. The motor ran fine till I sold it a year later, but if you can, get another head gasket. I was young when I did this, and wouldn't recommend it except for a very short period of time. Good luck

 

[kev_79]

Re: To Seal or Not??

Red RTV should be fine for exhaust plate.

 

[red man]

Re: To Seal or Not??

thanks, I want to use the boat one more time this year, I have had overheating problems and thought I had compression or an exhaust leak back into the water jackets causing it not to pump?

 

[kev_79]

Re: To Seal or Not??

Did you figure out the problem?

 

[manowar]

Re: To Seal or Not??

hey i bought 2 head gaskets to be sure the other guys right if u take the old off put on the new and head gaskets never should need sealer u might want 2 tighten if u have the inside bolts first then the outside creates a better seal

 

[red man]

Re: To Seal or Not??

I think my fins have been turned around backwards on the impellor, I hope ??