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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by eulk328, Mar 5, 2007.

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  1. eulk328

    eulk328 F1 Rookie

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    #1 eulk328, Mar 5, 2007
    Is there any secret to removing the drop gear casing on a 3X8? It seems mine is on there pretty well. Looks like maybe some type of white colored sealant was used to seal it.

    Erich
     
  2. jwise

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    #2 jwise, Mar 5, 2007
    Nope- no secrets. I have used a piece of hardwood in the top fill hole to gain a little force while pulling the cover towards you.

    There are alignment sleeves around some of the studs, so those might be a little corroded.
     
  3. eulk328

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    #3 eulk328, Mar 5, 2007
    That's an excellent idea with the hardwood.

    Now I just noticed there is no gasket shown for the casing/cover in the parts manual. Does it not use a gasket? If no gasket what is recommended as a sealant?

    Thanks, Erich

     
  4. jwise

    jwise Formula Junior

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    #4 jwise, Mar 5, 2007
    Correct- no gasket. Just use an anaerobic to seal it. Make sure and clean off the old stuff first.


    Here is the sealant I used- from Loctite:

    http://68.72.74.113/gasket_rigid.htm
     
  5. eulk328

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    #5 eulk328, Mar 5, 2007
    Thanks for the info. Sure seems weird they use gaskets just about everywhere else but not there. A source of revenue and oil leaks taken away! :)

     
  6. jwise

    jwise Formula Junior

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    #6 jwise, Mar 6, 2007
    It's a very precise fit in there, especially considering that middle drop gear is floating. That is the reason for the alignment sleeves. The joint/flange from case to cover is VERY precise, and should not leak with the correct sealant. I assume that the drop gear cover is part of the machining process during assembly, so is actually specific to your particular engine.
     

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