I ussually use Hightack spray gasket on case side, It's a real thin tacky spray that helps hold the gasket in place when putting cyls on. Never had a issue with it yet.

 

Is that the red aresol spray?

 

I've used "sticky stuff" spray adhesant by Proform many a time in the past. I normally like to put the base gasket in dry though. The gasket will move around as it gets tightened down.

are you going with the stock base gasket, or are you going with the .059" thick Cometic and Dynoport/Crankshop head cut to pick up a few easy/cheap horsepower?

 

Yep it is a red aerosol spray in a blue & white can.

 

Permatex® Aviation Form-A-Gasket® No. 3 Sealant is very good no nor problems with coolant leaks

http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_sealants/auto_Permatex_Aviation_Form-A-Gasket_No_3_Sealant_a.htm

 

I have done it both ways dry and with that tacky spray stuff worked fine either way. Just take your time and make sure you get all the old stuff off that's probably more important.

 

Thanks for your replies. Since I had no sealant on hand that would work I just put it on dry. Case and cylinder bases were cleaned like new. Took more hours cleaning them than reassembly! Still need to finish exaust and rave valve assembly then filling it up , hoping no leaks as I don't really want to do it twice!

 

I guess I am the odd one out here.I always make sure everything is very clean and wipe the surfaces with a lint free rag and brake cleaner or contact cleaner to make sure there is no oil residue. Then I assemble dry. Much easier cleanup when pulled down next time and never had any leaks.
Tom

 

You're not the only odd one Tom! That's how I do it also.

 

Dry is best. I've done it both ways and dry makes for a real clean and easy top end job. I found that out the hard way...don't ask.

 

over the top cleaning on all parts that will have a gasket touching it and put it together dry thats how i doo it and no problems

 

Well I stuck it together today dry and so far no leaks detected! Still heat cycling the new pistons but will give it a good once over tomorrow to make sure nothings leaking and it will be good to go. Just need some white stuff on the ground ! Thanks for all the replies. I was a little hesitant going dry as the old gasket had some sort of sealant on it but definitly think dry is the way to go as there is less chance of any gasket squeezing out or moving.

 

Don't forget too re tourque everything again cold.

 

Don't forget too re tourque everything again cold.

 

Will do. Did another heat cycle on it today then will take it out on a little run around the yard ( not enough snow to do anything else) then a retourque and compression test. I did one right after the rebuild before I started it for the first time and had 130 to 135 on all three so was happy over that. Thinking should come close.to 140 once the rings seat. No leaks on it so happy I went dry on the gaskets. Thanks for all the help.