Case VAC Installing engine sleeves

Kenny Bill · Nov 28, 2020

I am working in my garage with no heat. Temperature is around 35 degrees F. Is this a problem when installing sleeves with o-rings.

rustred · Nov 28, 2020

to cold for me to do that. plus rubber is pretty stiff in the cold, dont want to cut an o ring. use only dish sop or brake fluid on them , no oil.at least have some sort of heater under the engine, be safe.

Steve@Advance · Nov 28, 2020

It would be a problem for me!

But for the orings, shouldn't make a difference. Just be sure everything is clean and soap them up.

dsebens · Nov 28, 2020

Do you have a salamander or propane heater to point at you while working at least.

wore out · Nov 28, 2020

(quoted from post at 15:42:43 11/28/20) It would be a problem for me!

But for the orings, shouldn't make a difference.

(I seem to recall some folks @ NASA had a similar opinion about cccold O-rings!)

I wouldn't even consider installing wet sleeves though O-rings unless the parts were near room temperature except under the most DIRE circumstances where there was no other choice and the engine HAD to get running.

mark1955 · Nov 28, 2020

you know what happened to the challenger, out in the cold, and its o rings.

David G · Nov 29, 2020

I would use one of the heaters like Larry used when painting, put it under engine, tarp over and let it cook for a day.

Kenny Bill · Dec 1, 2020

Thanks to all for your input on my question. Sounds like my restoration will have to be delayed until spring. 👍

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