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Gaskets had to survive extreme temperature changes and maintain their airtight seal over long periods of constant operation.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Gaskets will hold better if coated with shellac before the manifold or other parts are placed over them.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred