For sealing the crankcase joint, after removing any burrs [and maybe lapping the mating surfaces], the Victa workshop manuals have always just said to use gasket cement, now known as gasket sealant.
Permatex No. 3 non-hardening type has always worked for me.
Cheers,
Gadge
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