Brass washer sealant

[Rdessewffy]

It goes between the pipe cone and head pipe. Manual says to use Loctite 17614. What can I use instead? Permatex gasket maker? Thanks

 

[AKnarrowback]

For got the name but the orange/copper permeatex sealant for higher temps.

 

[AKnarrowback]

You do not need to use a bunch, just a lite bead. The tolerances are spot on already for sealing with the copper ring, too much sealant is just going to squish out into the open air inside or outside the pipe. Take the time to make sure the pipe pieces are aligned and seated against each other when putting things together. As you tighten down the clamp stop every few cranks as things start snugging up and tap the clamp to help it settle into place. It is possible to tighten that clamp a little crooked and have it fall straight later on, at that point it is no longer tight and the pipe will start leaking.

 

[Rdessewffy]

Great tip, thank you!

 

[POPPS]

AK s right, it's just high temp orange/ copper silicone. A common error is to use black ultra black silicone, which will eventually break down. It's important to clean all the mating surfaces, and the copper ring. I usually spin the clamp back and forth as I tighten it, that usually ensures that the pipe halves are correctly seated, it's handy to have a second set of hands for this job.