I made a gasket mistake - need advice

Jim Paterson · Aug 25, 2012

I was reassembling the engine on my '44 H and realized that I didn't have a critical part ready. The problem - I already sprayed the coppercoat gasket sealer on the gasket that goes between the block and the metal plate between the block and the gear cover. I have not tightened anything, so my question is: will I have to get a new gasket or will I be able to torque the cover bolts and still have the gasket seal properly if I wait a day or two?

randy hall · Aug 25, 2012

just squirt some more on it when you want to tighten it up.

F-Dean · Aug 25, 2012

Another reason to use grease!

old · Aug 25, 2012

I have saved more then one due to that happening and all I ever do is spray it a 2nd time. Shoot I did my BA a couple years ago and used all used gaskets or silicone. I used a used head gasket and aluminum paint and have used it ever since to cut hay and it is just fine

I made a gasket mistake - need advice

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