Hi Mayf:
Sorry about the delayed response. Don't know if you got it fixed yet. Delete
if redundant. Seeing Glen's response triggered another idea. Maybe this is
what Glen meant anyway. Piston aircraft use a material called baffle seal.
It serves to pressurize the incoming air in the engine compartment and
direct air around the cooling fins. It is not a liquid sealant but a
rubber-like material you can cut with scissors or a knife. It is usually a
dark orange or red color. Don't know the temp rating but cylinder heads can
run 380C. I see there is an airpark in Pahrump. Don't know if they have
hangars but maybe a drive out there will expose a friendly neighbor working
on his plane in his garage/hanger. It is fairly thick (0.125"?) so may not
be the answer you are looking for. Here is the stuff from Spruce.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/ap/baffling.html. -Elon
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:23:11 -0700
From: drmayf <drmayf@mayfco.com>
. . . The question is, do any of you have any iideas on how to repair a red
silicone material or know of any items like high temp tape that would
work to plug this small hole?
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:33:09 -0600
From: "Glen Barrett" <speedtimer@beyondbb.com>
Check with Aircraft Spruce in chino Cal. In air craft there is a red sealant
used for many applications. If you have a local airport they might have
something that will work, BUY USA.
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