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Re: [oletrucks] Valve cover leaks

To: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Valve cover leaks
From: jls <jls@seavcom.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 11:50:05 -0700 (PDT)
Speking of oxygen sensors.  Can I run a single oxygen sensor from one side
of a dual exhaust setup?

On Wed, 15 Aug 2001, Bruce Kettunen wrote:

> The blue silicone stuff that Locktite, NAPA and others sell works 
> real well too, though if you are sloppy it sticks out like a sore 
> thumb.  At least we don't have to worry about fouling an oxygen sensor 
> on our trucks.
> 
> Since it conforms to both surfaces and can fill a pretty big gap,
> it is very forgiving.
> 
> Make sure you follow the instructions to make it work right.
> 
> Bruce Kettunen
> 57 3200
> Mt. Iron, MN
> 
> At 15 August 2001, you wrote:
> 
> >I'm sure this is a heresy that will stir the ire of several on the 
> list 
> >and I agree that the most important first item is to make sure that 
> the 
> >metal surfaces that the gasket mates to are as flat and clean as 
> possible 
> >and I also agree that the regular gasket sealer goo isn't much good,
> but 
> >WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS. . .
> >
> >I drove Corvairs for almost 15 years (and still have my first one--66 
> >Monza since July 1974 but it's restored and rarely driven now) and 
> learned 
> >how to deal with pesky oil leaks.  I brushed a thin coat of aviation 
> permatex 
> >on both sides of the gasket and on the head and on the valve cover 
> (oil 
> >pan, etc. . .).  I went years w/o any leaks.  It works ok with cork,
> paper,
> >or rubber gaskets.  It has a slight gluing effect, ie, it will hold 
> pesky 
> >gaskets in place so you can bolt things down, but not so much so that 
> >you can't pry things loose with light effort.  Done right, you shouldn't 
> 
> >even see it from the outside.
> >
> >I'm sure I'll get rebuked for this one, but I've used it for years 
> sucessfully.
> >
> >Mark Noakes
> >58/56 Chevy Suburban
> >59 GMC Suburban
> >Knoxville, TN
> >
> >On Wed, 15 August 2001, MKlepp4335@cs.com wrote:
> >
> >> 
> >
> >> Do all reproduction (chromed) valve covers leak?  I have talked 
> to several 
> >
> >> people with varying degrees of leaks.  I have a Chrome 216 cover 
> on my 235 
> >
> >> but am not happy with the fit.  Does anyone have an original 216 
> cover that 
> >
> >> doesn't/didn't leak for sale?  Let me know how much and where 
> you are.  
> >
> >> Thanks.
> >
> >> 
> >
> >> Mike Klepp
> >
> >> '48 3100
> >
> >> Wichita Falls, TX
> >
> >> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 
> and 1959
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