1541 gaskets

[Ernest]

Long time no post here.

I am working on my grandfathers 1541, replacing his crankcase breather and remote oil filter gasket.
My question is do I need gasket cement on any of those gaskets or not?


Thanks

[Tom Scott]

Ernest - Good to have you back on board!

Without checking the manual, my inclination would be for a light smear of Permatex #2 on the remote oil filter gasket (both sides) and nothing on the crankcase breather gasket. The oil filter gasket is going to be constantly under pressure, and hopefully undisturbed for a long time. The crankcase breather does not see a lot of pressure, so why mess with any sealer that isn't needed. Makes it easier to service the next time...

[Ernest]

Thanks Tom.

That was exactly the problem, the breather was just about ready to disintegrate and the oil filter gasket was hard and brittle with the bolts being finger tight.

No on to washing it off when it warms up. These unheated sheds have a lot to be desired!