
Originally Posted by
FordMan59
I never put any glue or sealant on the gaskets of my 422. Makes clean up easier next time they have to be replaced. I use this McMaster-Carr product 9323K21 and make my own gaskets rather than pay $10-$30 each for Monitor brand gaskets. A roll will last a lifetime and the material is much stronger than the material used by Monitor. The material is rated for temperatures up to 1200*F. After it's been exposed to heat for a few years it too becomes brittle and often needs to be replaced when disturbed. If done right you can make about 4-5 different gaskets from a piece of material about 8" square because the gaskets progressively get smaller in diameter and left over pieces from the corners will make gaskets for the flame rod. This material is only 1/8" thick so even though in most cases it's not necessary I go ahead and double the gasket material on the bottom burn chamber gasket just to be sure I have a good airtight fit. Everywhere else a single ply gasket.
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