Super Jet Leaky e-box in a RN SJ - solution??

Polish jet pilot

Polish jet pilot

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Warsaw, Poland
Hi All,

I have a snag with my ebox. Seems like its leaking. The gasket was new, not sure whether the cap can leak as well? Anybody any opinions on good fix?

Should I tighten the ebox covers more??
This mositure is causing lack of spark sometimes with my EPIC...

Thank you
 
Matt_E

Matt_E

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Steps to a dry ebox:
1. Use a new gasket everytime.
2. Use 1211 on both sides of the gasket
3. Use 1211 on each grommet, both where it contacts the box and where the wires go through.
4. Use thick grease on the cap, make sure the oring is in there
5. Don't overtighten the screws.
 
Crab

Crab

thanks darin...noswad!
Location
Seattle
haha, old gasket with grease on everything here...no issues. I also started trying silica gel under the fuse holder cap just for giggles.
 
OCD Solutions

OCD Solutions

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Rentz, GA
The oem grommets are way too loose. I mold my own grommets for my harnesses and the molds are blank so it would be easy enough to punch a smaller hole in them to make for a tighter fit if anyone is interested.
 
OCD Solutions

OCD Solutions

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Mark44 said:
Install a grease fitting in the cover and pump the box full of dielectric compound. Problem solved.

Mark44
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As crazy as that sounds, it would actually work very well. Be a PITA if you ever had to change anything out but if water intrusion wasn't an issue anymore then when would you ever really need to go in there?

Years ago there a liquid being advertised for fire suppression that shared all the physical properties of water but was non conductive, non corrosive and non toxic. They completely submerged an operating laptop and it kept right on running. It could be an alternative to the grease while being a little more user friendly, easier to handle and reuseable. As long as it's insulating properties were higher than the coil output...

Checkout 3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid.
 
Matt_E

Matt_E

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The stocker seals just fine if you do it right.
Making a billet part won't help sloppy assembly.
 
Polish jet pilot

Polish jet pilot

4aces4aces4aces4aces4aces
Location
Warsaw, Poland
It did seal fine for a while, true. I think changes in temp make the gaskets expand/contract and maybe this is also a problem. Anyways another billet part for sale to the public would not hurt :)
 
Matt_E

Matt_E

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Polish jet pilot said:
It did seal fine for a while, true. I think changes in temp make the gaskets expand/contract and maybe this is also a problem. Anyways another billet part for sale to the public would not hurt :)
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Did you:
1. Use a new gasket
2. Use 1211 or similar sealant on both sides of the gasket and on the grommets
3. Not overtighten the screws

?
 
junkyardj

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barrie ont. canada
Matt_E said:
Did you:
1. Use a new gasket
2. Use 1211 or similar sealant on both sides of the gasket and on the grommets
3. Not overtighten the screws

?
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you guys use sealant and a new seal every time!!!?? thats crazy !!

make sure all the wires are in, line up all the holes with the rubber gasket,snug up all the screws, tighten in a pattern from center out (same as you would with a head) and then ride problem free

dont know what you guys have beem doing different unless there is a crack in the box i really dont see how the water is getting in?
 
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