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Old 08-11-2016 | 01:47 PM
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I have to replace my Imco riser gaskets. Do I install them dry or use some form of gasket sealer. I have some Indian Head laying around. For the younger guys,Indian Head sealant was the way to go back in the day. Thanks Joe
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Old 08-11-2016 | 02:12 PM
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I did mine dry, no problems so far
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Old 08-11-2016 | 03:56 PM
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when I had IMCO the joint was dry, so there was no reason.

I guess I'm old, I have indian head sealer. O'Riely's still sells it
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Old 08-11-2016 | 07:44 PM
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Imco manifold to riser is a wet joint.

Install the gaskets dry
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Old 08-11-2016 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 1BIGJIM
when I had IMCO the joint was dry, so there was no reason.

I guess I'm old, I have indian head sealer. O'Riely's still sells it
Yep, love the smell of Indian Head. Good stuff.
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Old 08-11-2016 | 08:18 PM
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I always use sealer around water ports. Head gaskets included. Never had a failure. Even when re-used...
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Old 08-12-2016 | 04:34 AM
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Ha ! I knew some guys would know what Indian Head was. Thanks Guys.
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