(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

Gaskets

My opinion - if it gets wets (water, oil, gas - whatever) then use it.

If it's a dry part - like shift covers, intake manifolds etc - don't bother.
 
Gasket compound?? If your talking about those glues, never!
Use silicone sparingly on good surhaces, a little more on rough or pitted surfaces.
 
I use aerosol HiTac (sp)sprayed lightly on head gaskets (both sides of gasket, on the block, on the head). This has worked very well for many years. I use a light coating of silicone on the valve cover to glue the gasket to the valve cover, setting the gasket side down on a very flat surface, place a weight on the valve cover and let it set for 24 hours or more, this makes installation of the valve cover a breeze. I do not apply anything to the other side of the valve cover gasket. This makes it easy to remove the valve cover and re-installing if anything needs attention after the first start up.
 
When I install gaskets I use enough stiff grease to hold in place and nothing else except head gaskets and I will use copper cote spray
 
I'm fairly sure that the factory used none. I agree with Larry and his approach, these are old machines and things (surfaces) deteriorate. Use any 'goop' sparingly. HTH
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

T
Engine Parts for JD R
Replies
4
Views
260
used red MN
U
jd2cyl1943
Gasket question
2
Replies
23
Views
1K
Rich'sToys
R
A
3020 gas engine gaskets
Replies
6
Views
310
Fixingfarmer
Fixingfarmer
R
need clutch pulley
Replies
6
Views
468
Rodger G
R
M
RTU engine assemble
2
Replies
24
Views
8K
montidale
M
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top