I used Permatex #1 on Monday night. The small amount that seeped out at the joint wasn't hard Tuesday morning - maybe my definition of hard is different than theirs. Anyhow, I'm not in a rush so I figured I'd leave it a couple days before I fill it with fluid.
I believe that type sealant will harden faster in the interface area, in the absence of atmosphere!
Hopefully you knocked off any burrs/imperfections on the tube end of the tube.
When you filled it did you extend the ram and retract it as you filled it? I’ve seen a number of rams where people fill improperly!
Happy New Year!
Kevin
