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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 04:09 PM
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Does anyone know if Indian head shellac will keep my gasket in WP gasket in place like high tack stuff would ?

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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 7ate9
Does anyone know if Indian head shellac will keep my gasket in WP gasket in place like high tack stuff would ?
Why do you ask?

What do you mean by keeping the gasket in place?

High Tack spray gasket is a very good gasket sealer for the WP and T-Stat Housing. No need to monk around with some other voodoo stuff.
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 7ate9
Does anyone know if Indian head shellac will keep my gasket in WP gasket in place like high tack stuff would ?
If u Google Permatex, u'll see they make a specific to water pumps/t-stats sealer.
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 7ate9
Does anyone know if Indian head shellac will keep my gasket in WP gasket in place like high tack stuff would ?
Yes it will hold it in place. That stuff could've saved the Titanic!
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 11:18 PM
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Ccken, had a bolt break off in the (head ) POI've been posting about . Well let's just say I need all the help I can get in sealing the thermostat housing
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