I had a guy rebuild my 12 bolt. He’s been doing it for a LONG time…..Bob Kelso in Hebron IL. He only put grease on both sides of the gasket. He was adamant about ONLY using grease. That was 5 years ago and I’ve had zero issues with it leaking!
On a side note, I’ve rebuilt fire pumps for work. We would split the case, repack the pump and use silicone plus a gasket to seal it up. One time I worked with a company that specializes in repairing pumps…he also said to only use grease for the gasket…..and it works great plus a lot easier to remove at a later date if neede as silicone can be a PITA to remove.
Kurt 
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1969 SS396 Post Sedan Delivered to Van-T Topeka KS
MCACN Day2 Concourse Gold Award
1965 VW El Lobo Dune Buggy built in the mid 70’s for the Iowa Shriners
1968 Schwinn Orange Krate
1969 Schwinn Pea Picker
1968 Schwinn 5-Speed
1970 Schwinn 3-Speed Deluxe
1972 Schwinn 10-Speed Continental
1973 Schwinn 5-Speed Suburban
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