Engine sealing

[ohmygahitscoby]

Hey guys,

I am about to seal an engine for the first time, I am using Permatex Ultra Copper for the backplate and carb and Associated's Green Slime for the needles. After putting the gasket material on the back of the crank case, do I tighten down the backplate all the way or just until the gasket material starts to squeeze? Also, when I seal the carb do I put a thin coat or a bead onto the carb? Lastly, where exactly do I put the Green Slime on the needles? Just the threads or also the o-rings? Thanks guys!

-Coby

 

[LBSinGTX]

I would tighten your backplate down like you normally would. Put a bead around the neck of the carb up high where it will meet the crank case.
Can't help on the slime. I just got some but haven't used it yet.

 

[blown67]

I found this vid to be good... http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&oi=video_result&ct=res&cd=3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DPopyUFy6j34&ei=faAQSt68PIPGMsuUoE0&rct=j&q=sealing+a+nitro+engine&usg=AFQjCNGiKrC5mz-hpl8cQp8rBYl-OWY_Vw