Top Cover Gasket – FRANKLIN Airplane Engines: 6A4-145, -150, -165; 6A-335, -350; 6V4-200; 6V-335, -350; 6VS-335; YO-335; O-335
$ 29.70
TOP COVER GASKET – SILICONE for FRANKLIN AIRPLANE ENGINES (see detailed list below) – Our silicone rubber gaskets are made from aerospace mechanical grade AMS silicone and designed to withstand temperatures up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. – Therefore, they will not break down and deform or crack up like cork or neoprene. – Our gaskets seal uneven and warped surfaces and eliminate corrosion. – Gaskets are 100% reusable. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FAA – PMA Approved for the following engines. Fits Models: FRANKLIN 6A4-145-A3; 6A4-150-B3; 6A4-165-B3; 6A-335-B1; 6A-350-C1, -C2; 6V4-200 SERIES; 6V4-200-C32, -C33; 6V-335 SERIES; 6V-335-A, -B; 6V-350-A, -B; 6VS-335-A, -B, -A1A, -A1B; YO-335-5; O-335-5,-5A,-5B, -6, -6B Part #: RG-18532-A (Airplane) Corresponding OEM part #: 18532 1 gasket – 16 bolt holes Size: 1/8″ thick silicone Reusable. We do carry the Crankcase Top Cover Gasket for Franklin Engines – helicopter. It is 1/16″ thick and part # RG-18532-H INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS: 1. ALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN AND DRY, NO LUBRICATION OF ANY TYPE. THIS ALSO INCLUDES ON THE THREADED HOLES IN THE CASE. 2. INSTALL GASKET – DRY. TORQUE 20 TO 25 INCH POUNDS GRADUALLY AROUND and ACROSS COVER TO PULL DOWN EVENLY OVER THE ENTIRE COVER. 3. PERFORM ENGINE RUN AND CHECK FOR LEAKS. 4. IF THERE IS A LEAK, DO NOT CONTINUE TO TIGHTEN. THIS WILL ONLY MAKE THE LEAK WORSE. REMOVE THE GASKET AND EXAMINE ITS CONDITION. IF IT IS STILL SERVICEABLE, WASH IT BRIEFLY IN HOT WATER AND SOAP, RINSE AND DRY OFF AND INSTALL. 5. TO RE-USE THE GASKET, CLEAN AS DESCRIBED IN (4). CAUTION – DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN! Over tightening makes the gasket bulge out or squeeze out. TO REUSE GASKET: Wash the gasket in hot soapy water. Rinse well and dry all surfaces thoroughly. Re-install gasket using the above installation instructions. Proudly made in the USA. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ USE CORK? GET REAL! REAL Gaskets that is… REAL Gaskets Tennessee is a manufacturer of silicone rubber gaskets for aircraft, automobile, and motorcycle engines. Our silicone rubber gaskets are made from aerospace mechanical grade AMS silicone, designed to withstand temperatures up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and to last the life of the engine. Our gaskets seal uneven surfaces, eliminate corrosion and are 100% reusable. We manufacture valve cover gaskets for: Aircraft: Continental, Franklin, Lycoming, Pratt & Whitney and Wright radial piston aircraft engines. Automobiles: Ford, GM, Mopar, Porsche and VW automobile engines. Motorcycles: BMW, Harley-Davidson, Suzuki, BSA, Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Norton, Triumph, Saab and most other motorcycle engines. If you are tired of oil leaks, then a silicone rubber gasket is the only way to go, and REAL Gaskets Tennessee is the only place you can get “The Original” silicone rubber gasket. MADE IN THE USA.
