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Modern Tractor Discussion Board Topic: Re: Vicon 281 Discbine [Show Entire Topic] [Return to Forum] Author [expand] [Modern View] Blue Buddy 06-06-2009 06:05:03 67.220.44.236 20548 Report to Moderator for sealing the 2 case halves, use the product you have been recommended, is an excellent product, good quality clear or black silicone works as well, be sure to check for any cracked welds, particularily if leaking near the "dog leg" pull the cutter bar and lay it across a couple 45gallon barrels to work on is the simplest - naturally, check all the bearings and gears over carefully when it is apart, clean the surfaces of all old gasket material ( wire wheel or 3M pad works well), brake cleaner works excellent to remove the last oily film, and use a bead between 1/8 to 1/4 of the gasket goop, going around the bolt holes to the inside of them, when is all laid down, just run your finger across the gasket maker to spread it out a small amount, and to make sure you have a continuous line with no air pockets, put together and tighten, a drop of blue loctite on bolt threads if you want, and just tighten like any other bolt that size, no gorilla arms required, good luck, that 3 blade system is still the one to beat [Reply]  [Send Email] [Show Entire Topic]   [Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Return to Forum]   [Add a Reply] Hop to: Another Forum Tractor Talk Tool Talk Restoration Tips Paint & Bodywork Implement Alley Tractor Transporting Allis Chalmers Case Combines Crawlers Farmall & IH Ford Ford 9N,2N & 8N Fordson John Deere MH & MF Harry Ferguson Minneapolis Moline Oliver & Cockshutt Garden Tractors Orphans Stationary Engines Today's Tractors Memorabilia Tractor Tales Using Your Tractor Tractor Pulling Site Comments Test Forum Buyer Seller Feedback Kountry Life Classic Trucks