BOP oil tank gasket testing video

[hibshman25]

With a few reported leaky gaskets lately yesterday I decided to test a gasket from current stock just to see if there was any noticeable issues. I did not change suppliers but that doesn't mean material integrity may not have changed. Had no issues during my testing and put 50psi of pressure to it. Beings I spec it at 6 ft lbs, I'm wandering if it is too low on a 150 ft lbs wrench. On a 150lb wrench it may not yield as precise of a torque at such a low rating. I always use my inch lb wrench as its more precise on a lower rating. Maybe I need to encourage the 72 inch lb spec with an inch lb wrench??

Here is the video from my test yesterday.

 

[jonlafon1]

Used inch pound wrench @ 72.. 2000 miles. No issues

 

[justinator]

Used inch lb wrench as well and I believe I went 78inch lbs( 6.5ft lbs). 3300ish miles last winter plus whatever new owner has done since purchase. Didnt have any issues.

 

[Doc Harley]

What I've seen so far in terms of failures I would attribute to a Homemade ROV delete where the tip is solid with ice.
But we have to Blame Somebody. Sorry travis....
I watched your video the other day And was going to post it up to facebook But I didn't feel like that was my place.

 

[DennyTuna]

I also used 72 inch pounds and have 5,000 miles or more on it so far with no issues whatsoever.

 

[earthling]

Several people on FB reported leaks but at least two of them were over torquing having read the service manual wrong.

 

[sideshowBob]

I have had Travis's BOP oil tank gasket installed for two seasons now...works perfect.