I'm re-assembling one my my Mc101s. The crankcase end cover gasket did not survive the disassembly process, and I have not been able to locate a new gasket anywhere. I've been told you can just skip the gasket and use RTV or other good sealant here.
What do you think about not using a gasket?
If I find a gasket, should I use a sealant too?
What sealant would you recommend? I have clear RTV, red high-temp RTV, Hylomar, and Copper-Coat.
Mc101 crankcase end cover gasket/sealant
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Re: Mc101 crankcase end cover gasket/sealant
Phil,
If the stuffer misses the crankshaft when you turn the engine over you can leave the gasket out. I use Ultra Grey RTV that I buy at NAPA. You can probably get the gasket from GEM if you want one. If you don't have their number e-mail me for it.
Dick Teal
If the stuffer misses the crankshaft when you turn the engine over you can leave the gasket out. I use Ultra Grey RTV that I buy at NAPA. You can probably get the gasket from GEM if you want one. If you don't have their number e-mail me for it.
Dick Teal
Re: Mc101 crankcase end cover gasket/sealant
NAPA sells gasket paper in different thickness. Easy to cut out.
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Re: Mc101 crankcase end cover gasket/sealant
Thanks for your help, guys.
There's a small amount of end play, even with no gasket, so I'll probably just skip the gasket and use Hylomar.
btw, since I started this thread, I found that Marmax Karts and Parts does sell the gasket.
Phil Rockwell
There's a small amount of end play, even with no gasket, so I'll probably just skip the gasket and use Hylomar.
btw, since I started this thread, I found that Marmax Karts and Parts does sell the gasket.
Phil Rockwell