8V-71 Cooling System Gaskets

[DavidInWilmNC]

I'm about to start reassembling the cooling system on my 8V-71.  I have new gaskets for the thermostat covers and for the water outlet on the oil cooler.  Are these gaskets put on dry or is some sort of gasket sealer used?  Also, how about the bolts that hold these parts on?  Is something like Loctite used to keep things from loosening?  If so, which type?  Thanks for any suggestions or tips.

David

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Hi  David,

I always use copper coat to seal/hold gaskets in place. I'm not sure about the use of RTV and which one to use.

Lock-tight is good. An Anit sieze compound would be better.

Good Luck
Nick-

[4106-123]

david i like to use a permatex product called aviation sealer brush it on. also im in wilmington also redoing my first bus project a 4106. the second time i drove it after the purchase the blower shaft broke in it and left me on the side of the road. mine has the 8v 71 also. you may what to pull the shaft out and look at it so this does not happen to you