Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc.
TM
Standard
Practices
IOF-240 Series Engine Maintenance Manual
C-19
29 November 2006
C-9.
Applying Gasket Maker
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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.
Procedure
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 Teledyne Continental Motors’ General Purpose
Primer (TCM part number 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 Gasket Maker (not to exceed .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.
WARNING
The use of any form of silicone RTV or other non-TCM
approved sealant during reassembly of the engine may cause a
loss of through-bolt torque which will result in loss of main
bearing crush and fretting of the crankcase parting surfaces.
Fretting of the crankcase parting surfaces promotes main
bearing movement which can cause oil starvation to the
connecting rod journals and crankshaft journals leading to
subsequent engine failure.