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Leak help / torque specs

Old Feb 10, 2020 | 09:37 PM
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Thanks guys . They were finger loose but I'm doubting tightening will fix my problem. Maybe I'll get lucky.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2020 | 11:52 AM
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So

Confirmed leak is definitely coming from the cass seam.

Has anyone had any luck with 3m or ultra grey black ? I know I have to clean the area really well and I was going to use a dremel and lightly go over the seam and then do a light bead down the length of case.

Any other suggestions or ideas
 
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Old Feb 14, 2020 | 10:36 PM
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Havent heard of that working too well. worth a shot i guess as the other way is to pull the complete motor down to inspect and correct. I see your cases were powdercoated. Did you assemble yourself? Was they overspray on the seams?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2020 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by TXCHOP
Havent heard of that working too well. worth a shot i guess as the other way is to pull the complete motor down to inspect and correct. I see your cases were powdercoated. Did you assemble yourself? Was they overspray on the seams?

A local shop did the motor work but they are no longer around. No over spray visible on the seams.

I'll give it a shot and see what happens. Either loctite 518 or 3m grey is what I'm considering trying.

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