Muffler installation-Thunder Tiger .46
03-04-2006, 02:42 PM
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Muffler installation-Thunder Tiger .46
Hi all,
I'm soon going to mount the muffler to my brand new TT-.46 engine. Seems I saw somewhere to apply RTV or something on the gasket but can't seem to find it. Anyone got any tips before I mount it?
Thanks in advance,
Pete
I'm soon going to mount the muffler to my brand new TT-.46 engine. Seems I saw somewhere to apply RTV or something on the gasket but can't seem to find it. Anyone got any tips before I mount it?
Thanks in advance,
Pete
03-04-2006, 03:10 PM
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RE: Muffler installation-Thunder Tiger .46
I just mount the muffler and put a little 243 locktite on the treads. Never had a problem that way.Usually I dont use a gasket between muffler and engine
03-04-2006, 03:17 PM
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RE: Muffler installation-Thunder Tiger .46
YOu can put a little high temp silicone. I have run my TTpro46s as is without the gasket and they do fine.
03-05-2006, 08:37 AM
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RE: Muffler installation-Thunder Tiger .46
I ahve to give the thumbs up to the High Temp Silicone also.
I have three of the Thunder Tiger .46's. I always just wipe a thin coat of the High Temp and I use the 243 loktite on the bolt threads. Always good results.
I also use a thin coat of silicone on the muffler joints of my Tower Mufflers too. Provides a good seal, and keeps the parts from rotating around too. Just my .02
I have three of the Thunder Tiger .46's. I always just wipe a thin coat of the High Temp and I use the 243 loktite on the bolt threads. Always good results.
I also use a thin coat of silicone on the muffler joints of my Tower Mufflers too. Provides a good seal, and keeps the parts from rotating around too. Just my .02
03-05-2006, 08:47 AM
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RE: Muffler installation-Thunder Tiger .46
I'd like to thank everyone for thier input. Sounds like a little high temp silicone wouldn't hurt. I'll be sure to leave off the gasket too. Ya'll think some blue locktite on the bolt threads would be okay? I have that but I'd have to buy some #243 (BTW is that the red?).
Thanks again for all the help.
Pete
Thanks again for all the help.
Pete
03-05-2006, 08:59 AM
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RE: Muffler installation-Thunder Tiger .46
Dont use the red loctite or you wont be able to get the screws out. The blue stuff is fine but not really necessary. If I have it on hand I will use it but if its not at hands reach its not a big deal.
I dont generally use loctite on my mufler bolts and I rarely have a problem with them coming loose. The few times it has happened I fired the engine up and could hear it and just tightened them up a bit.
Its funny, a couple of times at my field I have seen a plane flying and said to the pilot ¨you need to land you have a loose muffler¨ they generally dont believe me but everytime I was right. For some reason I have an ear for loose mufflers
I dont generally use loctite on my mufler bolts and I rarely have a problem with them coming loose. The few times it has happened I fired the engine up and could hear it and just tightened them up a bit.
Its funny, a couple of times at my field I have seen a plane flying and said to the pilot ¨you need to land you have a loose muffler¨ they generally dont believe me but everytime I was right. For some reason I have an ear for loose mufflers
