Chip Sylverne
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Quit with the negative waves, man.
After doing some chasing down, I've finally found the last source on my O-540's oil leak. UV dye revealed it's coming from the seam where the accessory case meets the oil sump on the left rear corner of the case. The bolts are tight. I'm assuming it's the result of removing the accessory case to install a Johnston counterweight stc. The rest of the engine, case halves, jug bases, oil return tubes, etc, etc.etc. are tight.
Since this would be muyexpensive to reseal, and would buy a lot of oil, I'm willing to live with it leaking a few drops. But I was wondering if anybody has had any success with externally applied sealers, like Permatex 82099, Hylomar or the like applied to the outside of the seam to slow it down.
Thanks
Since this would be muyexpensive to reseal, and would buy a lot of oil, I'm willing to live with it leaking a few drops. But I was wondering if anybody has had any success with externally applied sealers, like Permatex 82099, Hylomar or the like applied to the outside of the seam to slow it down.
Thanks