blaster2006 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Hey, i just put back my cylinders with the new Tusk racing gasket set i bought. When my friend came he asked me if i added silicon to the gasket as well, and when i said no he was surprised and told me i should have, and its really important to do that. Do you guys think its really worth to add silicon on top of the gasket set ive got? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikshee Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I wouldn't use silicone, I would recommend some spray on gasket sealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahaman244 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Hey, i just put back my cylinders with the new Tusk racing gasket set i bought. When my friend came he asked me if i added silicon to the gasket as well, and when i said no he was surprised and told me i should have, and its really important to do that. Do you guys think its really worth to add silicon on top of the gasket set ive got? Thanks. i dont add it to the gaskets just the head bolts i put alittle locktit on thats about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee35005 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 i just used gaskets on all 3 of the top ends i put together and it worked great i just put together and torque the head bolts i believe to 16 or 18 ft lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Mag Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 As long as the gasket surfaces are clean and the gasket is brand new, you dont need any sealant or silicon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawiking Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 i use to use some gasket sealer yamaha made, i use some stuff i got from jeff at fast , now. cant remember the name.... but have never used silicon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Reynolds Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I usualy use copper coat on the base gaskets of ported motors on the sides where making the transfers larger has made the gasket surface thinner. Other than that i never use it unless the surfaces are rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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