2.3
Section 2
Special Tools
RTV Silicone Sealant
RTV silicone sealant is used as a gasket between the
crankcase and oil pan.
Only oxime-based, oil resistant RTV sealants, such as
those listed below, are approved for use. Loctite
®
Nos.
5900 and 5910 are recommended for best sealing
characteristics.
Loctite
®
Ultra Blue 587
Loctite
®
Ultra Copper
Loctite
®
Ultra Black 598
Loctite
®
5900 (Heavy Body)
Loctite
®
5910
NOTE: Always use
fresh
sealant. Using outdated
sealant can result in leakage
.
Loctite
®
5900 is available in a 4 oz. aerosol dispenser
with replacement tips under Kohler Part No.
25 597 07-S
. See Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5. Loctite
®
5900 Aerosol Dispenser.
Camshaft Break-in Lubricant
Camshaft lubricant, Kohler Part No.
25 357 14-S
(Valspar ZZ613), should be used whenever a new
camshaft and lifters are installed for proper break-in
upon initial startup. Lubricant is included with each
replacement camshaft and lifter, or may also be
obtained separately in a 1/8 oz. handy dispensing tube.
See Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6. Camshaft Break-in Lubricant.
Spline Drive Lubricant
Special crankshaft spline drive lubricant Kohler Part
No.
25 357 12-S
is available in a 2.8 oz. tube for use
on all spline drive applications. This lubricant provides
proper protection against wear-related damage. See
Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7. Crankshaft Spline Drive Lubricant.
Dielectric Grease
Dielectric grease is applied to the outside of the
terminal connections on the Smart Spark™ ignition
modules to prevent formation of a moisture path and
arcing between the terminals. The chart below lists the
approved dielectric greases.
Vendor
G.E./Novaguard
Fel-Pro
Vendor No./
Description
Kohler
Part No.
25 357 11-S
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G661
Lubri-Sel
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