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Rutland and new large bands and hinge

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Philicious
Philicious Posts: 346
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Has anyone installed the new band and hinge system on a large with a Rutland gasket?  If so, do you do anything differently than if you were installing with the factory gasket?
Born and raised in NOLA. Now live in East TN.
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    @RRP will be able to assist.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
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    @RRP will be the guru on this but I seem to remember something about installing the Rutland gasket first then doing the bands. That's all I remember seeing on the subject.

    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 7,646
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    I would install the gasket and just sit the lid on it with no bands, this will ensure a even pressure on the gasket.  After glue dries install bands 
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • Philicious
    Philicious Posts: 346
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    The Rutland was installed a few years ago.  I am just wondering if there are any adjustments needed due to the thickness of the Rutland or due to it being only on one rim - specifically the tabs on the top (New) band.
    Born and raised in NOLA. Now live in East TN.
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  • Retired RailRoader
    Retired RailRoader Posts: 975
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    I installed the new bands and the Rutland gasket on my 2 large eggs. I used the same method for the new bands that I used on the older style bands. After I scrapped off the old Rutland gasket I applied Permatex 81878 Ultra Copper Maximum Silicone Gasket and then put the new Rutland on. Once the gasket was shaped and applied on the egg base I put the dome on and left it alone for a couple of hours for the Permetex sealant to partially cure. After that I put the new band assembly on and made my adjustments. The new band/hinge system works great and I highly recommend it. 
    Everyday is Saturday and tomorrow is always Sunday.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,888
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    Most everyone has already given you the same advice I would have with one exception. Permatex needs 24 hours to cure and trying to adjust before that runs the risk of moving it and thereby weakening the adhesion. BTW starting a fire will not speed it along! The cure is a chemical process and not a heat process.

    if after the 24 hours then have at it! Holler back if the planes of your dome and base are out of sync and I can talk you through that...just don't panic.
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • ranchonodinero
    ranchonodinero Posts: 136
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    Where is a good source for the bands and hinge?  My springs have gotten a little soft with age.
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  • Philicious
    Philicious Posts: 346
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    Any dealer
    Born and raised in NOLA. Now live in East TN.
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