alpinelakespilot2000
Well Known Member
For 0-320 FAB installation, the filter needs to be notched to fit over the carb's accelrator pump. Van's FWF instructions indicate that RTV silicone can be used to fill in the resulting gap between the filter and pump.
Of the two below, which would be more appropriate for this application. One, is specifically listed as a high temperature (500 degree) RTV silicone. The other is a higher temp gasket sealant (rated for 600 degrees):
Permatex? Hi-Temp RTV Silicone Gasket Sealant
http://www.permatex.com/products/Au...matex_Hi-Temp_RTV_Silicone_Gasket_Sealant.htm
Permatex? 1372 High Temperature Form-A-Gasket? Sealant
http://www.permatex.com/products/Au...72_High_Temperature_Form-A-Gasket_Sealant.htm
I'm particularly concerned about any possibility of a small portion of sealant breaking off and being sucked into the carb. I assume that would not be good. However, that Van's calls for it to be done this way, I take it that it's not a significant issue.
Any idea which of these (or something else entirely) might be better?
Of the two below, which would be more appropriate for this application. One, is specifically listed as a high temperature (500 degree) RTV silicone. The other is a higher temp gasket sealant (rated for 600 degrees):
Permatex? Hi-Temp RTV Silicone Gasket Sealant
http://www.permatex.com/products/Au...matex_Hi-Temp_RTV_Silicone_Gasket_Sealant.htm
Permatex? 1372 High Temperature Form-A-Gasket? Sealant
http://www.permatex.com/products/Au...72_High_Temperature_Form-A-Gasket_Sealant.htm
I'm particularly concerned about any possibility of a small portion of sealant breaking off and being sucked into the carb. I assume that would not be good. However, that Van's calls for it to be done this way, I take it that it's not a significant issue.
Any idea which of these (or something else entirely) might be better?