
IO-240 Series Engine Installation & Operation Manual
C-17
31 October 2011
Standard Practices
C-10. Gasket Maker
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Application
Gasket Maker is an easily workable tacky gel which can be applied onto one side of a
flange surface from a tube and evenly spread.
WARNING
Apply Gasket Maker only as directed. The improper use of
sealants may cause engine malfunction or failure. Do not apply
any form of sealant to the crankcase cylinder deck, chamfer,
cylinder mounting flange, cylinder base O-ring, or cylinder
fastener threads. The use of RTV, silicone, Continental Motors
Gasket Maker or any other sealant on the areas listed above
during engine assembly will cause a loss of cylinder deck stud
or through-bolt torque. Subsequent loss of cylinder attachment
load, loss of main bearing crush and/or fretting of the
crankcase parting surfaces will occur. The result will be
cylinder separation, main bearing movement, oil starvation and
catastrophic engine failure. USE ONLY CLEAN 50 WEIGHT
AVIATION ENGINE OIL ON SURFACES LISTED.
1. Verify the surface where the sealant will be applied is clean and free of nicks, burrs,
oil, and grit.
2. For the engine nose seal, apply Part No. 653692 General Purpose Primer (Part No.
653692) to prepare the sealant surface before applying Gasket Maker at the engine
nose seal area.
3. Apply and spread a thin, translucent coat of Part No. 646942 Gasket Maker (not to
exceed 0.010 inches in thickness) to the surface directly from the tube. For small
parts, use a polyester urethane sponge or a short nap roller saturated with Gasket
Maker to apply the sealant to the part.
4. Once Gasket Maker has been applied, evenly torque the assembly into place.
5. Wipe away excess sealant with chlorinated solvent.
6. To remove Gasket Maker from your hands, apply waterless mechanics hand soap
followed by soap and water.
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