sealant?

[NutmegCT]

I'm putting a new "insulating" flange in my old SOLEX carb.

Flange is Bakelite, and goes flush between carb base and carb body. I don't want a vacuum leak at that joint; manual says to use a sealing compound.

What sealing compound should I use? Permatex® Anaerobic Flange Sealant? something better?

Thanks.
Tom

 

[TR3driver]

Well, I guess that would be OK if you are absolutely certain you'll never want to take that joint apart again. Personally, I'd probably use Hylomar instead.

 

[NutmegCT]

Thanks Randall. Which Hylomar product would you recommend for this use?
Tom

 

[TR3driver]

"Universal Blue" or "Universal Blue Racing Formula". The former is really hard to find in the US, although apparently not technically illegal.