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Review on π΅ Vibra TITE 550 Blue Silicone Sealant Bottle by William Mathis
Not for push-pull gas contact - turns into white flakes.
Used for Zama 2-stroke carburetor plugs. The primer/activator intended for its sealing is used. Allow it to cure for over 30 hours before reassembling and pouring gasoline/oil into it. The carburettor ran for a few hours and then had problems (effect such as clogging problems). Upon disassembly I found that the petrol/oil mixture (50:1) had partially dissolved the sealant and turned it into a white flaky substance. The flakes clogged the carburetor jets. Do not use petrol/oil for contact! (Gas contained <10% ethanol). Use Loctite 540 instead.
Pros
- Increases the shear strength of unthreaded cylindrical metal assemblies.
Cons
- Not fashionable.
