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Old 11-28-2009, 07:58 PM
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on the rear end cover when changing the transmission fluid?
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Old 11-28-2009, 08:16 PM
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I clean it up real nice, brake cleaner it. And put a skim coat of "Ultra Black" (you can use any color....but I prefer the ultra line).
If the mating surface/surfaces are pitted, put a skim coat on both.
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Old 11-28-2009, 08:17 PM
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Auto mechanics swear by the gasket-in-a-tube. The secret is to not overtighten the components and squeeze out the silicon. However the CC rear end has stuff like a tow hitch mounted on it, so it really needs to be locked-down tight. I would stick with the paper gasket for it. Just my 2 cents worth. I've never tried the silicon on one.
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Old 11-28-2009, 08:26 PM
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Not silicon. It's a latex.
I always use it.....20 years. never a leak. Silicon turns into a gel, then a rubbery substance.....eventually leaks.
I snug all bolts, then go over again tighter, then sock em' up tight.
I haul heavy stuff, and been use my A1 to no end...beat it up bad.
Ultra is great stuff....latex based.
NEVER use anything silicon based for a gasket, or gasket glue.

Ever wonder why silicon peels off like a piece of rubber?
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Old 11-28-2009, 09:16 PM
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Maybe diffrent for a gear drive

I wouldn't let any of that stuff within 10 feet of my hydros, even with proper application/or a skim coat, too many small passages for a disloged piece to get stuck in.
Paper has worked fine for me,as said before clean the surfaces up real well.
Also to be honest I won't put it on my gear drives ither.
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Old 11-28-2009, 10:25 PM
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I've used the gasket ultra for years on my hydros and have never had a problem. if you do it right you won't have any chunks of it come loose. Plus a tube will last several fluid changes. Now if I had a cub dealer close to me that stocked the older stuff I'd probably try the cc gasket.
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Old 11-28-2009, 10:35 PM
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NO! Go buy a new gasket and put it back together
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If you clean the mating surfaces well, there's no need for RTV or gasket sealer. I've installed many gaskets dry and not had any leaks. The only time I've used RTV on a gasket was when I had the shifter out of a gear drive and didn't have time to pick up a new gasket...
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Old 11-29-2009, 07:39 AM
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Comment on the rear Differential gasket: I just changed two while replacing the Hy-Tran and filters. I used genuine IH/CubCadet gaskets (you can get the same gasket at any Case/IH dealer). No leaks. But! I did clean the gasket surfaces thorouglhy and then I took the back plates to the anvil and with a large pall-peen hammer, I peened all the bolt holes from the inner side back to a flat plane surface. This ensures a good good gasket seal with a flush fit with the differential surface, the gasket, and the back plate. I repeat: No leaks for either tractor - because I took the trouble to do it right.

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I use just a skim coat on the mating surfaces.just enough to know a little is on there. Letting it set up before putting it together is the key. If you let it get a little dry,that's when you wont run into as many troubles. I have seen guys slop it on and tighten the heck out of things making it ooze out.What they don't know is it goes inside the pieces than flakes off and can cause potential problems..
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