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Offline MasterChief750

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gasket install
« on: July 02, 2010, 05:03:50 PM »
rebuilding the top end of my 750 do i need to coat the gaskets with anything prior to assembly
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Offline kvallelunga

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Re: gasket install
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2010, 05:06:39 PM »
Master,
Which gaskets? See my post directly below this one if you are talking about cam/valve cover gaskets
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=73112.0
« Last Edit: July 02, 2010, 05:09:37 PM by kvallelunga »
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Offline Gordon

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Re: gasket install
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2010, 05:24:21 PM »
No, you do not need to use any kind of sealer on any of the gaskets.  Doesn't matter which ones.  Some do for peace of mind or other reasons, but I never use gasket sealer and have never had a problem.  If used incorrectly or too liberally silicone sealers can plug up one or more oil passages to the head causing cam seizure and the need for a total rebuild. 

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Re: gasket install
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2010, 06:04:25 PM »
got it thanks just wanted to make sure
1978 CB750 K - Project Red Headed Step Child
1976 CB750 K - Drag Bike
Some things i know, others i dont.
I AM THE STIG
Sam is THE STIG
he said i can be STIG3 tho