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Old 05-17-2025, 03:40 PM
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Starting to put my M18 back together with the new jugs. When I dissassembled my motor there were no base gaskets on the jugs just sillicone. Do I need those gaskets? With the new jugs and no gasket the valve clearance is right where it should be.
Thanks, Dirk
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Old 05-17-2025, 05:59 PM
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Starting to put my M18 back together with the new jugs. When I dissassembled my motor there were no base gaskets on the jugs just sillicone. Do I need those gaskets? With the new jugs and no gasket the valve clearance is right where it should be.
Thanks, Dirk
Please download the FREE service manual to answer your questions and make sure you what degree your valves are as it matters on the clearance.
And no jug gaskets on later Magnum 18's
Read the manual it will help you a lot.
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Remember, silly cone is a sealer not mud to slather over everything.
Less is "gooder"
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Old 05-18-2025, 07:54 AM
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Thanks for the reply.

I have the 45 degree valves in mine so I am using the correct clearence. Had to google on how to install the jugs. Pistons fiirst then you put the rods in the pistons. Little different from the motocycles I used to do where you slide the jugs down over the already installed piston. Roger that on the silicone I have used that on the motorcycles and car engines I have done.

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I've not had any trouble sliding the cylinders on the pistons attached to the rods just like you do with some motorcycles, just have to take your time.
Personal preference I'd say.
Its so difficult trying to help people when you don't know them, or their abilities/experience,--- or lack of it.
Most understand but some are offended.
Anyway, the free service manual downloadable on our site here, is very helpful,
if you have not already done that.

At my advanced years, I still learn many things every day.
( I just have a difficult time remembering them, Ha,LOL)
Now I have to see if the tooth brush is wet so I know if I scrubbed my teeth
this morning
Oh,
Yama bond/Honda bond case sealer works well for many things instead of silly kone if you prefer.
Again, personal choice.
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