Gasoila looks like a good product, and it is rated for heat up to 600 degrees. I think Megaloc is superior. Diesel exhaust can be 1000 to 1200 degrees so I'm still looking. Thanks, Chuck S
> On 07/15/2023 4:01 PM EDT Matt Wolford via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > > > FYI, the link below is to Gasoila technical information. > > > > https://www.jmesales.com/content/docs/Gasoila/TDS-soft-set.pdf > > > > > > > > From: CHARLES SCHEAFFER <cscheaf...@comcast.net> > Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2023 11:18 AM > To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: wolf...@erie.net > Subject: Re: Stus-List Re: pipe dope for Exhaust Riser > > > > Found Megaloc rated to 400 degrees. That's the normal temperature of a > diesel exhaust but it can get up to 1000 degrees when stressed or when there > is a problem, so I might look for something else. > > https://www.firstsupply.com/Product/HCCMEGALOC > https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.firstsupply.com%2fProduct%2fHCCMEGALOC&c=E,1,TA10JgQMBUudqWN5w6mDVysyfki1LK70XQgXsS9d5D848zCMF8VFDbzjbWOdmlaRHi6YJpIqZ-pGBBYGx4h8ij16JQ1xUHs5ebfdhrbUW7lHPKTY0KYb2DtAycgT&typo=1 > > > > C > > > > > On 07/15/2023 10:58 AM EDT Matt Wolford via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > I’m not a mechanic and have not played one on TV. Based on the > > recommendation of a very good mechanic, I stopped using Teflon tape and now > > use Gasoila on everything with a pipe thread connection (hot or cold). > > > > > > > > Matt > > > > C&C 42 Custom > > > > > > > > From: CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > > Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2023 9:30 AM > > To: CNC boat owners, cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > > Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER <cscheaf...@comcast.net mailto:cscheaf...@comcast.net> > > Subject: Stus-List pipe dope for Exhaust Riser > > > > > > > > Here's a question for the mechanics in the group. > > > > > > > > I am replacing the engine's exhaust riser or mixing elbow and associated > > threaded 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" nipples, and want to use the right pipe dope > > that can handle the heat and make a good seal and hopefully make it easier > > to take apart for the next person. > > > > > > > > I've been adised to use Never-Sieze on the bolts holding the flange and > > want to use Megaloc by Hercules on the pipe threads, but don't see any > > temperature stats on the can. > > > > > > > > Any suggestions? > > > > > > > > Chuck Scheaffer, Resolute, 1989 C&C 34R Annapolis > > > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > Thanks for your help. > > Stu > > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help > me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu >
Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu
