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 To seal, or not to seal? 
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Post To seal, or not to seal?
So - fleaBag the 400 has nice shiny undented springcans.

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BUT...

The seam down the tube is not sealed at all. It's just a simple overlap with about half a dozen spotwelds holding it closed. I've not put any oil in there - once they're fitted - but just the oil from the springs etc has caused nice runny streaks to run down the outside from virtually the full length of the seam.

To seal or not to seal?

If so, with what? Seam sealer? Mastic?

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March 30th, 2010, 6:47 pm
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Post Re: To seal, or not to seal?
toomany2cvs wrote:
So - fleaBag the 400 has nice shiny undented springcans.

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BUT...

The seam down the tube is not sealed at all. It's just a simple overlap with about half a dozen spotwelds holding it closed. I've not put any oil in there - once they're fitted - but just the oil from the springs etc has caused nice runny streaks to run down the outside from virtually the full length of the seam.

To seal or not to seal?

If so, with what? Seam sealer? Mastic?

If you decide to seal then I can try and get you some PRC - it keeps fuel in fuel tanks so should keep oil in suspension cans.

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March 30th, 2010, 7:03 pm
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Post Re: To seal, or not to seal?
I wouldn't have thought it matters a great deal as there is only a small amount of oil in there (or rather recommended to go in there). I think whether you seal the seam or keep the seam in the 12 o'clock position, either solution would do.

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