7.5 hp sailmaster thermostat housing gasket

[halas]

Replacing the gasket due to water leak.
Does it go on dry? Or should be using sealer on both sides of the gasket? What kind of sealer?

 

[Vic.S]

Re: 7.5 hp sailmaster thermostat housing gasket

If you put sealer on it it (both sides) wont leak but it might make it more difficult to get the cover off next time. The cover is only plastic, I think, .. you don't want to break it getting it off.

Personally I'd lightly coat the gasket with some grease.

 

[halas]

Re: 7.5 hp sailmaster thermostat housing gasket

If you put sealer on it it (both sides) wont leak but it might make it more difficult to get the cover off next time. The cover is only plastic, I think, .. you don't want to break it getting it off.

Personally I'd lightly coat the gasket with some grease.

That sounds good, I will do that and keep an eye on it for the first few hrs. of running. Thanks!!