Ferkels Fantastic Voyage aka 99 miles to the new sty!

[Tomba]

That side plate is just a flat plate pretty much right? Doesn't have the sharp corners like the pan gasket, more like a cork valve cover. I'd probably just use copper coat, probably the brush-on instead of the spray.

Makes sense. I happen to have the spray version but planning on applying several coats.. and of course hammering out the dimples near the holes from overtightening. I found blue RTV on there but the gasket was toast. Likely had not been changed for years.....or decades even.

 

[Tomba]

Past few days been getting a few small projects done so i could make the trip up to the PMC event in Petaluma today. Replaced the pushrod cover gasket used Permatex Ultra black seemed to work well, no leaks! I also replaced the fan belt and sadly discovered that I had to remove the radiator to get the new right size belt on there ugh. Replaced the alternator pully as I had a narrow one that wouldn't accommodate the correct size. It was a successful drive and a fun event. Some weird sputtering and backfiring on the way home though. After some tinkering I determined its likely dirt in the carb. seems they are pretty finiky when any dirt and or debris gets in there. I run 2 filters too. Overall fun day and good to see some of the folks I chat w /here on Mud.