TOP COVER GASKET – SILICONE

for 

FRANKLIN AIRPLANE ENGINES     

(see detailed list below)

   

–    Our silicone rubber gaskets are made from aerospace mechanical

      grade AMS silicone and designed to withstand temperatures up

      to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.   

–   Therefore, they will not break down and deform or crack up

      like cork or neoprene.   

–   Our gaskets seal uneven and warped surfaces and 

      eliminate corrosion.

–   Gaskets are 100% reusable.

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FAA – PMA Approved for the following engines.

 

Fits Models:     FRANKLIN

6A4-145-A3;   6A4-150-B3;   6A4-165-B3;

6A-335-B1;     6A-350-C1, -C2;                               

6V4-200 SERIES;   6V4-200-C32, -C33;                                

6V-335 SERIES;      6V-335-A, -B;                               

6V-350-A, -B;                               

6VS-335-A, -B, -A1A, -A1B;                               

YO-335-5;                               

O-335-5,-5A,-5B, -6, -6B

 

Part #:      RG-18532-A  (Airplane)

Corresponding OEM part #: 18532

1 gasket – 16 bolt holes

Size: 1/8″ thick silicone 

Reusable.

 

We do carry the Crankcase Top Cover Gasket for Franklin Engines – helicopter.

It is 1/16″ thick and part # RG-18532-H

 

 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS:

 1.   ALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN AND DRY,

       NO LUBRICATION OF ANY TYPE.   

       THIS ALSO INCLUDES ON THE THREADED HOLES IN THE CASE.

         

2.    INSTALL GASKET – DRY.

       TORQUE  20   TO  25   INCH POUNDS  GRADUALLY  AROUND and

       ACROSS COVER TO PULL DOWN EVENLY OVER THE ENTIRE COVER.

 

3.   PERFORM ENGINE RUN AND CHECK FOR LEAKS.

 

4.    IF THERE IS A LEAK, DO NOT CONTINUE TO TIGHTEN.

       THIS WILL ONLY MAKE THE LEAK WORSE.

       REMOVE THE GASKET AND EXAMINE ITS CONDITION.

       IF IT IS STILL SERVICEABLE, WASH IT BRIEFLY

       IN HOT WATER AND SOAP, RINSE AND DRY OFF AND INSTALL.

 

5.    TO RE-USE THE GASKET, CLEAN AS DESCRIBED  IN (4).

       CAUTION – DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN!

       Over tightening makes the gasket bulge out or squeeze out.

 

TO REUSE GASKET: 

1.    Wash the gasket in hot soapy water.  
2.    Rinse well and dry all surfaces thoroughly.   
3.    Re-install gasket using the above installation instructions.

 

Proudly made in the USA.

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REAL Gaskets Tennessee is a manufacturer of silicone rubber gaskets

 for aircraft, automobile, and motorcycle engines.

 

Our silicone rubber gaskets are made from aerospace mechanical 

grade AMS silicone, designed to withstand temperatures 

up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and to last the life of the engine.

 

Our gaskets seal uneven surfaces, eliminate corrosion and 

are 100% reusable.

 

We manufacture valve cover gaskets for:

 

Aircraft: Continental, Franklin, Lycoming, Pratt & Whitney 

and Wright radial piston aircraft engines.

 

Automobiles: Ford, GM, Mopar, Porsche and VW automobile 

engines.

 

Motorcycles:  BMW, Harley-Davidson, Suzuki, BSA, Ducati, 

Moto Guzzi, Norton, Triumph, Saab and most other 

motorcycle engines. 

 

If you are tired of oil leaks, then a silicone rubber gasket is the 

only way to go, and REAL Gaskets Tennessee is the only 

place you can get “The Original” silicone rubber gasket.

 

MADE IN THE USA.