Just a side note, but the Permatex 51531 Flange Sealant and 51813 Gasket Maker only require the 24163 activator if the motor is going to be used the same day it is being assembled. Otherwise letting it sit for a day or two before starting will allow enough time for the anaerobic sealer to set. Besides, every spray can I’ve had of the 24163 seems to leave more of the product on my hands and the floor than on the area I’m trying to spray. I’ve contacted Permatex about their faulty spray can design but have never heard back from them.
It’s also a good idea to check and record the alignment of the rod and cap before disassembling them so they can be reassembled the same way. This is done by dragging a dental pick across the filed or machined edges of the outer rod/cap joint. Newer style rods have four edges (the outer corners) to check on each rod and require at least three of them to be aligned to be satisfactory. Any overhang or misalignment of the cap will be a misalignment of the bearings surface.
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