[Rhodes22-list] Sealant Question

[Just bent]

I use this product alot. I'm not sure if it fits your need but it might be
worth more research.

Jbulfer
"Just bent"


http://www.neverseezproducts.com/labmetal.htm?gclid=COzjurGf1o8CFRpIYAodZndaGg


Brad Haslett-2 wrote:
> 
> Dear Wizards of Rhodes,
> 
> Here's the deal.  The landing gear actuator on the Bo is leaking at the
> case
> halves.  This is a simple gearbox about the size of two pie pans bolted
> together and doesn't with internal pressure.  The two halves are sealed
> with
> a standard gasket. Removing the gearbox is a major undertaking but not
> impossible.  Repairing it in the field (splitting the case) is not
> recommended.  Rebuilt ones are on sale for $4700.  A company in California
> will split the case and reseal it for a mere $895.  Obviously, there is a
> strong incentive to find an alternative cure. Adding oil is not that big
> an
> issue but I've spent a whole lot of time cleaning the interior belly of
> the
> beast and don't want to have to do this continually.
> 
> My research of the archives of the ABS magazine uncovered a story from an
> owner in 1996 with the same problem who solved it by cleaning the case
> joint
> thoroughly and coating it with RTV blue without removing the unit and had
> good results.  Here's the question.  I haven't been in the market for
> sealants for years - is there a newer and BETTER product out there now
> than
> RTV Blue?  Remember, this will go in the outside of a magnesium case and
> will be sealing against basic gear oil (only 5 times as expensive as gear
> oil because it says airplane on the bottle).
> 
> Brad
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