Originally Posted by
pizzaguy
I'd bet money this won't work, because you can't tighten those bolts enough (or CAN you?)
In any case, I am pinning this thread so it does not get 'lost' between now and spring. Let's see how this turns out.
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That was a concern, I checked clearance without the O-ring cord and checked it with the O-ring cord ,both with no torque and with torque ... on both test the bolt lugs bottomed out (came together) as they would with RTV And the clearance around the edge of the cover was the same ... reaching the 7ft lb torque was no more difficult than with RTV ... and the small stainless steel bolts were no different as well ... the softness of the O-ring cord compressed easy and at this time seems to have given a good seal ... if this does not work I will replace the O-ring cord with RTV
My reason for trying this is I find at times my hands get a little shaky and it is hard for me to apply a good even bead of the RTV ... I am just looking for a different way that I am able to do ... and we don't know if someone doesn't try ... I'm the guinea pig ... I appreciate the comments and questions, I will keep the forum updated