TC30 Thermostat Housing Torque
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dlctcg
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@RRRPBR - I looked and I didn't see a specific torque spec in my repair manual for the T-stat housing... (someone else might have an exact torque spec, but I didn't see one)
But NH does list the minimum torque specs for hardware based on size & type....
I attached both the T-stat & the Torque Spec sections for your own review... (see the highlighted sec)
Hope this helps -
But NH does list the minimum torque specs for hardware based on size & type....
I attached both the T-stat & the Torque Spec sections for your own review... (see the highlighted sec)
Hope this helps -
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Because the housing is almost always gasketed, in reality no torque spec is need. In the case of the housing, common sense prevails.
Thank you’ll for the response. Now here’s a newbie question. I disassembled the cover from the housing or “case” as titled by NH. I didn’t pay attention to the direction of the cover when I removed it and now I’m uncertain which direction it goes back on. Does the fat side face inward or outward from the engine? I’m assuming it faces inward but want to be 100% sure before I put it back together. All of the schematics I have found don’t show that much detail.
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Not a clue but the outlet has to face the proper direction.
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Guthentight will be good. Don't want to damage the gasket being too tight. Put a thin layer of RTV blue on both side of the gasket, let it skin for a few minutes and you will be good.
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Actually Kubota 3 Bond works better and any Kubota dealer will have it. Comes in tubes. Either that or Detroit Diesel Anerobic sealant but you will have a hard time buying that even from a DDEC retail dealer as it's a service application chemical.
The issue with 'Blue Glue' is if it gets squeezed out inside the housing, it will flake-break off and wind up in the radiator or foul the thermostat itself.
The issue with 'Blue Glue' is if it gets squeezed out inside the housing, it will flake-break off and wind up in the radiator or foul the thermostat itself.
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Three Bond (Japanese) must be better since it costs over twice of Permatex RTV eh
Permatex anerobic flange sealant works well also.
Permatex anerobic flange sealant works well also.
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If you are that cheap (which I'm not as a tube of 3 bond is under 5 bucks), then use what makes you happy. RTV has it's place but not in a liquid contact or hydraulic application.
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I have used both and they work well, but it's little over $5 for Thee Bond.....
Permatex makes sealants for most all applications.
https://www.amazon.com/Three-Bond-Sealant-Liquid-Gasket/dp/B007TWXI1K
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Permatex makes sealants for most all applications.
https://www.amazon.com/Three-Bond-Sealant-Liquid-Gasket/dp/B007TWXI1K
PS. No need for name calling.