Threebond for crankcase halves..

[Jeff@switchback 600]

Went to local dealer had a choice of 1184 or 1217f. The service manual calls out 1217h. Any thoughts which to use??

 

[MrSled]

Went to local dealer had a choice of 1184 or 1217f. The service manual calls out 1217h. Any thoughts which to use??

I would use what the service manual recommended

 

[Mike-DRH]

Either product will work for what your sealing. The 1217F has a much higher viscosity (thicker) than the 1184. The 1217F is more like any regular silicone that you would squeeze out of a tube. The 1184 is like it says it is, "liquid" gasket. Many builders prefer a thin film of the liquid style on case halves to eliminate the possibility of the thicker sealers being squished out inside the crankcase when you tighten the bolts. If you were trying to seal irregular surfaces, like a old style tin automotive oil pan thicker would be better.

 

[Jeff@switchback 600]

Thanks Mike