Replacing Gasket

chester · Post by **chester** » Sun. Feb. 24, 2013 10:23 am

Replacing the hopper door gasket on my hitzer 50-93. My first time ,any tricks or tips I should know?

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Sun. Feb. 24, 2013 10:36 am

High Temp RTV is your friend.

Permatex Red/Copper.

coalkirk · Post by **coalkirk** » Sun. Feb. 24, 2013 11:34 am

I'm On Fire wrote:High Temp RTV is your friend.

Permatex Red/Copper.

Yup, what he said. Don't use the sodium silicate crap they sell for gaskets.

SMITTY · Post by **SMITTY** » Sun. Feb. 24, 2013 12:13 pm

I've used Permatex Ultra Copper on everything for close to 20 years now. I highly recommend it. It's tough, and does what it's supposed to.

Post by **Lightning** » Sun. Feb. 24, 2013 12:51 pm

SMITTY wrote:I've used Permatex Ultra Copper on everything for close to 20 years now. I highly recommend it. It's tough, and does what it's supposed to.

IS it usually stocked at a hardware store?
Or is it something I need to order online?

Wiz · Post by **Wiz** » Sun. Feb. 24, 2013 1:04 pm

Lightning wrote:
SMITTY wrote:I've used Permatex Ultra Copper on everything for close to 20 years now. I highly recommend it. It's tough, and does what it's supposed to.
IS it usually stocked at a hardware store?
Or is it something I need to order online?

Most auto part stores will carry it.

coalkirk · Post by **coalkirk** » Sun. Feb. 24, 2013 1:07 pm

And so will most hardware stores. HD, Lowes etc. If they don't have the copper, the ultra black works well andis what I've always used.

oliver power · Post by **oliver power** » Sun. Feb. 24, 2013 2:02 pm

Also, don't stretch the gasket material. Dry fit it before applying adhesive.

joeq · Post by **joeq** » Sun. Feb. 24, 2013 2:40 pm

The fiberglass rope I bought last yr was recommended to be installed "wet". When I tried it, it didn't seem to be too absorbent. Is this typical?

chester · Post by **chester** » Tue. Feb. 26, 2013 10:22 pm

thanks for all the tips guys,installed it with no problem with the permatex! thanks again !

SMITTY · Post by **SMITTY** » Wed. Feb. 27, 2013 8:28 pm

Sweeeet!

I always buy mine off Amazon. I don't like leaving the compound much, as you guys probably knew already ...