TR4/4A TR4 Jointing Compound

[MikeH]

Hi All, In my Bentley manual, on the front and rear sealing blocks; it says to soak the felt in jointing compound. My quaestion is what do you use for jointing compound? Thanks, Mike

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[TR4MAN]

As another TR4 owner I'm going to sound dumb but what are Sealing blocks? The only thing I can remember on mine with felt seals are the front wheel bearings.

 

[MikeH]

TR4MAN, The rear sealing block is part of the rear main bearing cap, and the front sealing block screws to the front main bearing cap. This felt packing is renewed when doing an engine rebuild. Mike

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[Geo Hahn]

As you have probably found out by now... Wellseal is the British product used but a bottle of PermaTex Aviation Form-a-gasket is the stuff you'll find at your FLAPS. Good for lots of other stuff in the engine too.

TR4MAN -- See items 3 & 4 here:

https://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29116

 

[MikeH]

Thanks Geo, Ended up with a bottle of Indian Head Gasket Shellac. Think it should work ok. Mike

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