side cover gasket

[polcat1p]

i just removed the gov. on my 6.0 tecumseh, and the gasket is shot. can i use a gasket maker(permatex)? also what is a good spark plug for my engine? i have a champion 403 in it now.

 

[mike75925]

have you upgraded your valve springs? if you use the permatex, let it cure off first. if it is still wet when you put the cover on, it will make a mess and could foul the engine from the inside.

 

[polcat1p]

i have not upgraded my valve springs. should i ? im having a hard time finding parts for this engine

 

[honda02]

I dont know if you have one near you, but tractor supply co. sells "cut a gasket". Yeah you have to take the case apart and trace the cover, but they work excellent. Never had a problem in 2 years of fixing these little beasts. Infact my exacto knife is right beside me 8]

 

[polcat1p]

theres a tractor supply 5 mins down the road from me. ill try there. thanks

 

[mike75925]

it is recommended on most if not all engines to put heavier springs on after removing the governor. if going the paper gasket material way, i would suggest buying a set of hole punches, really handy for relieving the bolt holes. if the material is thick enough, you can hold it to your piece and tap around the edges to cut it. the tapping only works on the outside. it can be a pain (the inside), so have patience.

 

[honda02]

yeah, I actually just use a hole puncher, its a tiny bit small, but if you torque right it doesnt matter. Never tried that tapping thing. might do that next time. *edit* dont try to use the cork stuff that they sell, it really sucks for small stuff.

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

The side cover gasket thickness sets endplay, use the OEM gasket.

 

[polcat1p]

I already used gasket maker last night, and going to let it sit for 24 hours before i add oil. do you think ill be ok?

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Whats your endplay feel like? There should be some.

 

[polcat1p]

yes theres some

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Then you should be alright.

 

[jr dragster T]

I find on some Tecumseh's they often have a crank shim and if you really want to use liquid sealant you will have to remove the shim to allow 0.10" crank end play is ideal. But I always use a side cover gasket with a bit of RTV black sealer.

 

[hd4ou]

also with Kenny and Tyler on this one. Endplay is often overlooked and would definably go with OEM since they are only like $2 bucks. I've bought several of them and they are still available.

 

[polcat1p]

also with Kenny and Tyler on this one. Endplay is often overlooked and would definably go with OEM since they are only like $2 bucks. I've bought several of them and they are still available.

where do you get them for 2 dollars? the problem is i dont know what motor i have. i hate to order one for the wrong engine. I know i have a 6hp, but i guess they made diff. ones.

 

[BriggsTwins]

hmm that might be an issue, any specific ID numbers? anything that might tell you what you have

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

You have a model number someplace, any hardware store worth the gasoline to get there can order it for you, if they don't have em in stock.

 

[jr dragster T]

On a beater motor I would usually do a oil imprent of the side cover on some cereal box cardboard and carefully cut around the oil imprent and use a punch and cut the holes.

 

[Russ2251]

i dont know what motor i have.

Engine number is stamped on blower housing, "L" head or "I" head.

 

[ward34]

i always used some rtv sealer for gaskets and you can just heat the springs up and that will make them have stronger tension