I used Permatex RTV Red High Temp gasket maker on Touche's old AT4.  It's a
close cousin to the Permatex Ultimate Copper gasket maker.

After I purchased the boat it took some effort to get the AT4 running.
When it finally started, I noticed water running everywhere in the engine
compartment.  I was leaking from the freeze drain and the right side
plate.

I pulled the engine, took it home and pulled the side plate.  The sealing
surface on the block had corroded and was no longer smooth and flat.  I
smoothed it best I could with a file and sanding block but it still had
some uneven areas.  I had to "upsize" a couple of the bolt holes.  (I could
have inserted Helicoils also.)  I slopped on some RTV, added the gasket and
bolted on the side plate.  The RTV was still doing well when I repowered
with a diesel 4 years later.

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

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