CAJUN BANSHEE Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Finally have some time off to finish my build so decided to build a leakdown tester today. Man I would have been screwed if I didnt. It wouldnt hold 6psi for 2 seconds. I could hear the air escaping from the bottom of the right hand cylinder. Pulled her apart to check my gasket and this is what I found... Its two very small indentions on the case where the cylinders mate. Would it be a good idea to put a thin layer of rtv over the slightly damaged area? Or am I sol and need to search for some new cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAJUN BANSHEE Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Heres a better pick. You can see the two parallel dents on the outside edge close to the front stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilJockey481 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 yamaband it I do just as a precation plus it will def help seal it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadarRacing Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Yamabond and retest it after reassembly. I wouldnt sweat it at all if it holds ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAJUN BANSHEE Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Thanks yall, thats what Ill do. Sure glad I did a leakdown test because that would have been a mechanical, physical, and mental meltdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike0chek Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 i 3 bond everywhere on the motor where 2 surfaces meet and it never leaks on those area's. put some sealant there and you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAJUN BANSHEE Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 i 3 bond everywhere on the motor where 2 surfaces meet and it never leaks on those area's. put some sealant there and you should be fine. Well Mike, wish I would have read this earlier, now that I have fixed that one area another has popped up. But its my own hardheadedness because I didnt finish checking the rest of the motor for other leaks. Now I ordered another gskt and more sealant with No Limit and I will pick up on this again next weekend. uuhhhggg Thanks again for the info fellas and ride for me this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike0chek Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Well Mike, wish I would have read this earlier, now that I have fixed that one area another has popped up. But its my own hardheadedness because I didnt finish checking the rest of the motor for other leaks. Now I ordered another gskt and more sealant with No Limit and I will pick up on this again next weekend. uuhhhggg Thanks again for the info fellas and ride for me this weekend! i was fortunate enough to hear those words from kevin himself (apply sealant to places where 2 surfaces meet) that includes your reed gaskets and all. it was totally worth it because i had no leaks after. dont worry, when you see that gauge hold 6 lb's you will be very confident in runnin that motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAJUN BANSHEE Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 i was fortunate enough to hear those words from kevin himself (apply sealant to places where 2 surfaces meet) that includes your reed gaskets and all. it was totally worth it because i had no leaks after. dont worry, when you see that gauge hold 6 lb's you will be very confident in runnin that motor Right on bro, Im on the right track now. Now if I can keep my home made tester from leaking lol Ill build a better one tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydownunder Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 i spray my base gaskets with hylomar spray. throw a straight edge on it, and see if its bowed at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAJUN BANSHEE Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 i spray my base gaskets with hylomar spray. throw a straight edge on it, and see if its bowed at all. Whats hylomar spray? But I did put a straight edge on the base and never found the damage until I felt with my finger. Even put a flashlight behind the staight edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydownunder Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 just a gasket sealing compound spray. you can get it in a tube or a spray can. i use the spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okbeast Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike0chek Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 that stuff will def work but i can say from personal experience that yamabond or 3 bond will seal anything lol so if you have some extra from doing your cases use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAJUN BANSHEE Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Oh yeah, I've seen that. Might be a lil messy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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