what to use on mating surface of crank cover

**camaro7081** · 08-30-2006, 08:42 PM

what to use on mating surface of crankcase cover and cylinder block. over the cork strip ??????? my manual calls for permatex 2c-12 . i found in the past that what the manual calls for sometimes dont exist or they changed the number over the years . so what should i use ????????????? thanks

**jphii** · 08-30-2006, 08:45 PM

I use Gel Seal.

**riverrunner114** · 08-30-2006, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by jphii

I use Gel Seal.

Ditto. Locktite does make a similar product, don't remember the #, but I bought some the other day and can get the # tommorw if you need it. I usually get it at the omc dealer I use but didn't want to go by there. locktite probably makes it for omc... don't over do it on that stuff, when you squeeze the block togther, a little goes a long way. a little bead, smaller than a pencil lead is plenty.