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Hey all,
quick poll and looking for more insight into gasket maker material, and types. I am currently working on the geared hubs on the wheels. According to the TM, the gasket maker needed is an anaerobic (meaning it only cures in the absence of air), the differentials the TM called for RTV. Why the difference, both take Gear Oil? I used the black Permatex gasket maker especially made for Gear Oil on the differential covers. The red RTV that was used previously was "soaked" to describe it best, and it smeared when I rubbed my finger across it, that is why I looked up the Gear Oil gasket stuff.
Does anyone have a scientific reason for different gasket makers on the diff and geared hub? Could one use the black gasket maker instead of the anaerobic stuff?
Wanted to see what other have done, and the result.
Thanks!
quick poll and looking for more insight into gasket maker material, and types. I am currently working on the geared hubs on the wheels. According to the TM, the gasket maker needed is an anaerobic (meaning it only cures in the absence of air), the differentials the TM called for RTV. Why the difference, both take Gear Oil? I used the black Permatex gasket maker especially made for Gear Oil on the differential covers. The red RTV that was used previously was "soaked" to describe it best, and it smeared when I rubbed my finger across it, that is why I looked up the Gear Oil gasket stuff.
Does anyone have a scientific reason for different gasket makers on the diff and geared hub? Could one use the black gasket maker instead of the anaerobic stuff?
Wanted to see what other have done, and the result.
Thanks!