replacing gasket

Replacing the hopper door gasket on my hitzer 50-93. My first time ,any tricks or tips i should know?

High Temp RTV is your friend.

Permatex Red/Copper.

I'm On Fire wrote:High Temp RTV is your friend.

Permatex Red/Copper.

Yup, what he said. Don't use the sodium silicate crap they sell for gaskets.

I've used Permatex Ultra Copper on everything for close to 20 years now. I highly recommend it. It's tough, and does what it's supposed to.

SMITTY wrote:I've used Permatex Ultra Copper on everything for close to 20 years now. I highly recommend it. It's tough, and does what it's supposed to.

IS it usually stocked at a hardware store?
Or is it something I need to order online?

Lightning wrote:

SMITTY wrote:I've used Permatex Ultra Copper on everything for close to 20 years now. I highly recommend it. It's tough, and does what it's supposed to.

IS it usually stocked at a hardware store?
Or is it something I need to order online?

Most auto part stores will carry it.

And so will most hardware stores. HD, Lowes etc. If they don't have the copper, the ultra black works well andis what I've always used.

Also, don't stretch the gasket material. Dry fit it before applying adhesive.

The fiberglass rope I bought last yr was recommended to be installed "wet". When I tried it, it didn't seem to be too absorbent. Is this typical?

thanks for all the tips guys,installed it with no problem with the permatex! thanks again !

Sweeeet!

I always buy mine off Amazon. I don't like leaving the compound much, as you guys probably knew already ...