Found Megaloc rated to 400 degrees. That's the normal temperature of a diesel exhaust but it can get up to 1000 degrees when stressed or when there is a problem, so I might look for something else. https://www.firstsupply.com/Product/HCCMEGALOC C
> On 07/15/2023 10:58 AM EDT Matt Wolford via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > > > I’m not a mechanic and have not played one on TV. Based on the > recommendation of a very good mechanic, I stopped using Teflon tape and now > use Gasoila on everything with a pipe thread connection (hot or cold). > > > > Matt > > C&C 42 Custom > > > > From: CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2023 9:30 AM > To: CNC boat owners, cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER <cscheaf...@comcast.net> > Subject: Stus-List pipe dope for Exhaust Riser > > > > Here's a question for the mechanics in the group. > > > > I am replacing the engine's exhaust riser or mixing elbow and associated > threaded 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" nipples, and want to use the right pipe dope that > can handle the heat and make a good seal and hopefully make it easier to take > apart for the next person. > > > > I've been adised to use Never-Sieze on the bolts holding the flange and want > to use Megaloc by Hercules on the pipe threads, but don't see any temperature > stats on the can. > > > > Any suggestions? > > > > Chuck Scheaffer, Resolute, 1989 C&C 34R Annapolis > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help > me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu >
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