[Rhodes22-list] Sealant Question

[Brad Haslett]

JB,

Whatever I use needs to be removable.  The core value of the case is around
$1700 so if I essentially "glue" the two halves together, the only choice at
rebuild would be to crank up the $$ machine, $4700 plus core.  There is also
a question of legality.  External application of an RTV type product would
fall under "acceptable methods". I'm hoping someone on the list has a
similar industrial situation and corresponding product. Consumer strength
RTV Blue may be the best out there.  It won't cost but $7 to find out and no
damage will have been done.

Brad

On Nov 11, 2007 8:25 PM, Just bent <j.bulfer at jbtek.com> wrote:

>
>
> I use this product alot. I'm not sure if it fits your need but it might be
> worth more research.
>
> Jbulfer
> "Just bent"
>
>
>
> http://www.neverseezproducts.com/labmetal.htm?gclid=COzjurGf1o8CFRpIYAodZndaGg
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> Brad Haslett-2 wrote:
> >
> > Dear Wizards of Rhodes,
> >
> > Here's the deal.  The landing gear actuator on the Bo is leaking at the
> > case
> > halves.  This is a simple gearbox about the size of two pie pans bolted
> > together and doesn't with internal pressure.  The two halves are sealed
> > with
> > a standard gasket. Removing the gearbox is a major undertaking but not
> > impossible.  Repairing it in the field (splitting the case) is not
> > recommended.  Rebuilt ones are on sale for $4700.  A company in
> California
> > will split the case and reseal it for a mere $895.  Obviously, there is
> a
> > strong incentive to find an alternative cure. Adding oil is not that big
> > an
> > issue but I've spent a whole lot of time cleaning the interior belly of
> > the
> > beast and don't want to have to do this continually.
> >
> > My research of the archives of the ABS magazine uncovered a story from
> an
> > owner in 1996 with the same problem who solved it by cleaning the case
> > joint
> > thoroughly and coating it with RTV blue without removing the unit and
> had
> > good results.  Here's the question.  I haven't been in the market for
> > sealants for years - is there a newer and BETTER product out there now
> > than
> > RTV Blue?  Remember, this will go in the outside of a magnesium case and
> > will be sealing against basic gear oil (only 5 times as expensive as
> gear
> > oil because it says airplane on the bottle).
> >
> > Brad
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