"sqpilot@earthlink" wrote:

Hi, fellow rotary enthusiasts.  I am ready to install the finned 
aluminum oil pan that I bought from Perry Mick.  (Great
craftsmanship)!   I am using the "sandwiched between the engine 
and oil pan" style mount, similar to Tracy's, and several
others.  I recently saw a posting on the web site describing 
how to do this with RTV instead of using gaskets. The posting
stated that it was important to wipe down the surfaces with alcohol, 
or similar cleaner.  Unfortunately, when I mounted my
engine to the sandwich plate, I just wiped it with a paper towel. 

Upon assembly, I had some anti-freeze leaking down the side of
the engine. I am concerned that I may not have a good seal. Am I 
being overly cautious, or do you think that my wiping it off
with a paper towel and then slopping on the black RTV sealant 
is sufficient?  I'm getting ready to mount the oil pan (also using
RTV), but if my upper seal might be comprimised, maybe I should go 
through the painstaking task of seperating the engine from
the aluminum spacer and re-sealing it, using alcohol, etc?  

I guess I was assuming that the RTV would displace a little bit of
anti-freeze if there was a film on the spacer plate? It is well 
cured (about 3 months), so will probably be difficult to
seperate and clean up the surfaces if it is necessary to do 
it all over again. Sure would like to hear from others that have
already "been there, done that"  Thanks in advance for your 
replies.  Paul Conner, 13b powered SQ2000 almost finished.

Be careful with that RTV Paul. If any gets in the oil system it
could clog a critical hole. Best to use a gasket.

Paul Lamar
 
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