L Lockheed Member Joined May 1, 2017 Messages 25 May 15, 2017 #1 I have an H30 Tecumseh 35387T on a Troy Bilt tiller. Do you really need to put sealer on new gaskets? In particular the gasket from the intake to the head. In the past I haven't an I have had no problems. Just wanting opinions.
I have an H30 Tecumseh 35387T on a Troy Bilt tiller. Do you really need to put sealer on new gaskets? In particular the gasket from the intake to the head. In the past I haven't an I have had no problems. Just wanting opinions.
R Rivets Lawn Royalty Community Leader Joined Mar 11, 2012 Messages 16,288 May 15, 2017 #2 Simple answer no, Tecumseh does not require any sealer on any of their gaskets.
ILENGINE Lawn Royalty Community Leader Joined May 6, 2010 Messages 12,035 May 15, 2017 #3 Using sealant on gaskets that don't require it can lead to premature failure in some cases.
