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427HISS

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Permatex "Right Stuff" Replacing Most Cut Gaskets ?
« on: March 29, 2018, 06:32:55 PM »
I just watched their video talking about all their sealers & gasket makers, at the end they were talking about the Right Stuff.
They said that product can replace cut gaskets, except for cylinder heads and gas contact.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h_y9FTicNnM

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Re: Permatex "Right Stuff" Replacing Most Cut Gaskets ?
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2018, 07:35:47 PM »
Right Stuff comes off too hard for me. I use Ford diesel silicone. TA-31 I think but not positive of the part number.
I find gaskets seal better for me with only a touch of silicone in the areas that need it, not all gooped up.

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Re: Permatex "Right Stuff" Replacing Most Cut Gaskets ?
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2018, 07:51:45 PM »
I pulled off my intake a couple of months ago and sent it to master porter JDC.   I had put it together with the Right Stuff.  I was worried that it would be hard to take apart based on what I've read.  It wasn't so bad.  I had to pry the intake up a bit with a screw driver.  It didn't take a lot of force.  Just a little bit.  I will use the Right Stuff again as it sure as heck does seal.  Just my experience. 

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Re: Permatex "Right Stuff" Replacing Most Cut Gaskets ?
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2018, 08:15:57 PM »
I BENT the corner of an aluminum sheet metal intake, with 1/2" flanges, trying to unstick the manifold that had been installed with the Right Stuff.  Never again ; TA-31 for me.
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Re: Permatex "Right Stuff" Replacing Most Cut Gaskets ?
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2018, 08:26:00 PM »
A fellow member suggested the Motorcraft  TA-31, and was looking to order, until I viewed the video and am curious if this will be better than most old school products ?

 Would be nice to have one gasket maker instead of 3-4, seal better and is sensor safe.

TA31- Is this the product ?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcraft-RTV-Sealant-TA-31-6-0-6-4-7-3-Diesel-Grey-Silicone/282901615036?hash=item41de4011bc:g:CCQAAOSwjytaY078


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Re: Permatex "Right Stuff" Replacing Most Cut Gaskets ?
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2018, 08:27:06 PM »
One guy I know ruined a valve cover and another guy ruined an oil pan trying to get Right Stuff off.
I've used TA-31 and Right Stuff both and they both seal equally well so TA-31 for me.
Plus I think TA-31 looks better on the ends of an aluminum intake, but that's just me.

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Re: Permatex "Right Stuff" Replacing Most Cut Gaskets ?
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2018, 08:50:27 PM »
I'll just get the TA31. I always use a finger to remove and smooth out excess silicone, I hate to see any, so I prefer the gray color over the blue, black and red. I paint and polish the aluminum on my engines, so I looks means alot.


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Re: Permatex "Right Stuff" Replacing Most Cut Gaskets ?
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2018, 06:16:47 AM »
I don't like having to spend hours cleaning the stuff off.

In many areas (like intakes) I think the gaps created by the paper gaskets wouldn't allow RTV alone being used.  Endwalls?  certainly, but that is easier to clean off.

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Re: Permatex "Right Stuff" Replacing Most Cut Gaskets ?
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2018, 08:31:34 AM »
Motorcraft TA31 for me, right stuff can be a pain. As a die hard Ford fanatic I use Ford products when I can.
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Re: Permatex "Right Stuff" Replacing Most Cut Gaskets ?
« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2018, 01:19:18 PM »
Might have to try one or the other if I put the tunnel ram back on the 302.  That intake is a PITA to keep sealed around the ports for any length of time.

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Re: Permatex "Right Stuff" Replacing Most Cut Gaskets ?
« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2018, 07:50:15 AM »
The right stuff has porosity issues because of air pockets, if used on a China wall it often leaks.

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Re: Permatex "Right Stuff" Replacing Most Cut Gaskets ?
« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2018, 09:34:00 AM »
I bought two tubes of the TA31 for $25 free ship. The right stuff isn't the right stuff, for me anyway.