There must be some kind of adhesive that will hold these in place

while

one
assembles the engine.<<

Haven't got to that point yet, but an old trick we used to use was to

use

vaseline in the groove.

Any reason why that wouldn't still work?

Harley

Don't know. I think Ed has a few tricks. Ed, what did you do?

Paul Lamar

Paul,
 I tired Vaseline/petroleum jelly and while it worked fine for the side and
corner seals and stuff on the rotor itself.  I did not find it up to holding
the coolant "O" rings very well.  Especially when the temps were above 70F.

 I found that using a small stiff bristle brush (like the Acid brushes) and
taking a bit of Hylomar (blue gasket maker) on the tip, then brushing the
"O" ring groove with a thin layer did an great job of holding the "O" rings
in when you turned it upside down.  However, make sure you clean the grooves
of any oil before you apply the hylomar or you may find the "O" ring not
being retained.

Ed Anderson

 
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