Originally Posted by
kenh3497
I use the black high temp rtv gasket maker. I've found it VERY important to make sure there is NO trace of oil on the parts. I use a can of brake parts cleaner to degrease the parts. It's relatively cheap and it very convenient to use.
Ken
Originally Posted by
drac1
Hi Ken,
Silicon doesn't seem to work too well. I have taken Bryans advice and made an extension so to be able to get some more leverage. It's only had 27 flights since, but so far so good. When I get to 50, I'll start get hopefull.
OK, every situation is a bit different. I've had reasonable luck with the RTV but like I said ALL oil has to be removed for the silicone to bond. FWIW you can reuse the copper washers many times if you heat the washer red hot with a torch and let it cool naturally/slowly. This is an annealing process and it works. If you have an old gasket laying around, feel how stiff it is before the process and after. It will be "dead soft" after annealing.
Sounds like you are on the right path with your header at the present time. I hope it stays tight for you. We all learn when something goes right...and wrong!
Ken