DT75 -88. Should I glue the engine holder gasket or not?

[gbak]

I'm worried that the new gasket will leak as the mating surfaces are pitted and not as good as I want them to be.
The gasket is a genuine Suzuki gasket.
Should I add a thin layer glue on the gasket or is it better not to glue the gasket?
I have ordinary RTV silicone and Permatex Form-A-Gasket No2 Sealant on my shelf.

 

[robert graham]

Re: DT75 -88. Should I glue the engine holder gasket or not?

Maybe you could fill in the pits with JB Weld, file and polish surface until smooth, mount gasket with marine grease?...Just an idea...

 

[gbak]

Re: DT75 -88. Should I glue the engine holder gasket or not?

Assembled it last night and added a thin layer of Permatex.

 

[James R]

Re: DT75 -88. Should I glue the engine holder gasket or not?

I am a bit late on this but for future reference, If the pitting is not too bad you can use Johnson/Evinrude thread and gasket sealer. I wouldn't be without it for base gaskets even if the surfaces are good.