Rumely sleeve sealing

Gene Bergh · Feb 5, 2013

I am working on a 1924 Rumely L and i need ideas on what to use at the bottom of the sleeve as a seal. originally it had a graphite packing about 1/4 inch thick and 1/2 inch wide. I have tried to set the sleeve with 3 strands of 1/4 inch graphite packing, but I can't keep it in place to push the sleve in. I have access to other material such as curable poilysulfide sealant, but I am concerned about the capability to withstand the temps and the exposure to hot kerosene used as the coolant. Any words of wisdom????? Help!!!!

smallercrawler · Feb 5, 2013

Gene, try Mcmaster-Carr supply co. They have numerous sizes/materials listed under "sealing".

I noted a graphite seal that was .5" square that could probably be cut to your dimensions.Good luck.
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Anonymous-0 · Feb 5, 2013

RTV Silicone sealer.

Janicholson · Feb 5, 2013

This is what I would do with no doube of the outcome. I have used rings like these in both pressure and vacuum situations with petroleum and water based (corrosive) materials. Jim
Teflon seal rings.

greygoat · Feb 6, 2013

IF deminsions of an O-Ring are compatable: Teflon
O-rings are available.
Try janicholson source or Martin Fluid Power.

Rumely sleeve sealing

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