I use Permatex Copper gasket . It's reddish in color and seals well and yet if you must take the covers off, can be pealed off easily and it's good for heat in excess of 400 degrees F. Phil
> The bench has a scattered number of parts to a G1, 0-4-2T "Brazil". It had > been assembled and run on air, taken apart, painted, and ready for steaming. > What's a dead sure way of gasketing the steam chest and cylinders? These > little critters are in no way as forgiving as a 1 1/2" engine. Thanks for > any suggestions. > > Norman > NJ > >