Are you sure it’s the gasket that is leaking and not one of the studs where oil is wicking through the stud threads ?I’ve had a small leak for years on my McCauley prop governor gasket. I’m having it overhauled and was wondering if there is any sort of sealant I can put on gaskets to creat a better seal? I was thinking hylomar universal, or hylomar blue.
No, what could be done there?Are you sure it’s the gasket that is leaking and not one of the studs where oil is wicking through the stud threads ?
A look at the lycoming parts manual illustrates studs that could cause oil to weep through the threads.No, what could be done there?