What can I use instead of Yamabond?
Yamaha Fan Well-Known Member NAPA Auto parts, Permatex Ultra Grey. +1 use this for RD cases works GREAT just like Yamabond!
What is Yamabond used for?
Yamabond 4 Motorsports is a silicone-based liquid gasket that fills gaps on a flange surface and prevents leaks. When cured, this product forms a rubber-like body that resists heat and seals joints subjected to high temperature.
Which Yamabond for cases?
It would appear that Yamabond #4 is a clear favorite among many of you for sealing the case halves. This is the NON-HARDENING sealer.
Is Yamabond the same as Threebond?
Yamabond, Hondabond & Threebond 1194(gray) are all the same product just different packaging.
Who makes Yamabond 4?
Yamaha
Technical Details
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA |
| Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 17 x 8 x 9 inches |
| Item model number | 13 |
Is Yamabond fuel resistant?
Since it excels in padding property, it shows a high sealing effect on bonded surfaces that have poor flatness and large clearance. In addition, it has excellent resistance to water, oil and gasoline.
How do you use Yamabond?
How to properly use Yamabond
- Make sure all surfaces are flat and clean (use acetone or alcohol to clean surfaces)
- Apply a conservative amount of sealer on both surfaces (thin amount)
- Wait approx 1 minute to allow both surfaces to become “tacky”
- Join both surfaces together using hardware to secure.
How long does it take Yamabond 4 to dry?
Yamabond 4 Motorsports is a silicone based liquid gasket that fills gaps on a flange surface and prevents leaks. When cured, this product forms a rubber-like body that resists heat and seals joints subjected to high temperature. Gear and engine oil resistant, Yamabond 4 Motorsports sets in 60 minutes.
How long does Yamabond take to dry?
Cure time for Yamabond 5 is 26 minutes.
How long does Yamabond 4 take to dry?
Is gasket maker resistant to gasoline?
Permatex PermaShield Fuel Resistant Gasket Dressing and Sealant is a polyester urethane sealant with strong resistance to gasoline and all other automotive fluids, making it excellent for a variety of applications, including oil pans, axle assemblies and fuel injectors.
Is the Yama Bond 4 the same as yamabond 3?
It’s the same a Yamabond 4 which is what you want for use on cases. I found threebond 1184 while looking at yamabond, but yes, the 4 being ‘semi-drying’ looks like the one. Thanks for the info.
Which is the best Yama bond for smoke engines?
No real help, but to say that yamabond (sorry I cant remember the grade) has worked well for me in the case of 2 smoke engines. I believe Threebond 1104 is relabeled as the various -bonds i.e. Yamabond, Ducatibond, Hondabond etc.
What kind of gasket do you use for Yama bond?
Excess Yamabond internally hardens and can break off clogging filters, etc, while the anaerobic products only harden in the absence of oxygen therefore cause no problems. These products are available at any auto parts store. I use Permatex Anaerobic Gasket Maker # 51813.
When to use ThreeBond 1184 for engine sealing?
Threebond 1184 is what we use in the shop to assemble engine cases. Or anything else that needs sealing. I put a bit on every drain bolt when changing the oil. Just don’t go crazy with it and let it tack up for 5-10 minutes before assembling the parts.
