re: Gearbox Tunnel Cover Seal

["McEwen, Art" <Art.McEwen@moh.gov.on.ca>]

>What are some effective ways to seal around the mating surfaces of the
gearbox tunnel, >short of pumping in silicone sealant? 

 

Just before I re-attached my tunnel cover I used hardware store "butyl"
(butaldehyde) and a caulking gun to put a bead along the line of bolt holes,
it stays semi sticky and is fairly easy to apply, plus it provides a
rubber-like layer to prevent squeaking.

 

Art McEwen