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John Holloway21/09/2023 12:49:57
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Hello

I am helping a friend to rebuild a model B1 steam engine.

My question is the flanges that take steam to the cylinders are leaking when fired up. We have used new gasket material when we put back together, can anyone recomend a sealant to assist with the gasket sealing.

? Hylomar? Loctite 542? or other recomendations would be much apreciated.

Cheers

John

noel shelley21/09/2023 13:03:18
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Are the faces to be sealed flat/true, no burrs Etc ? Are the gaskets well made, holes not to big Etc ? Bolts/studs have long enough thread and not stripped ? Are you using the right type of gasket material ? I would use hylomar but that's what I have. I think there is more to this than just a gasket sealer ! Noel.

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