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Winch Gaskets
Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2022 2:13 pm
by delta31
Can any one tell me if any of the gaskets for a LU4 Winch should have a sealant applied to them?
Re: Winch Gaskets
Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:14 pm
by ashyers
I used Loctite 518 and spray Permatex Copper Spray-a-Gasket along with Loctite 242 or 271 on all the fasteners.
Andy
Re: Winch Gaskets
Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2022 7:31 pm
by Murf
I always use the permatex form a gasket type 3 aviation (the brown stuff that gets on everything ).
Probably overkill but I have never had it fail.
Re: Winch Gaskets
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 5:07 am
by sturmtyger380
I started using the 'Right Stuff' sealer and really like it. So far after my winch rebuild no leaks. Fingers crossed.
Re: Winch Gaskets
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:04 am
by ashyers
"The Right Stuff" works great, until you have to remove it. We had a 230 with an oil pan that was glued on with the stuff and we could lift the engine with the pan and no hardware in it!!!!! It was a bear to get the pan off and a real bear to remove the sealant/adhesive. If you want to ensure no leaks it works really well, but beware on the next tear down
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Andy