Hi,
You use the loc-tite to permanently ( more or less) mount the studs in
the block, and then use the anti-sieze ( lightly) on the nuts. The loc-tite
does prevent corrosion, but your best bet against corrosion is to get cad
plated studs, they're usually yellow colored.
If, however, the studs go through the water jacket, or seat in a water
passage, you should use a pipe thread sealing compound. Loctite makes one
that is anaerobic like the stud retaining compounds are that is excellent.
Many times, if you go to an industrial supply or bearing house they will have
a fish bowl full of loctite sample tubes, that have more than enough in each
tube to do for home use, and they usually let you take a handful. Locally (
Seattle) the old Bearings inc. supply house lets me dig through the bowl and
take whatever I want!
BTW To me this is a perfect example of what this list should be used for,
it's not like there's a thousand messages a day!
Dave
Matt Liggett wrote:
> Everyone,
>
> I'm currently drilling out 2 waterpump bolts which are really badly
> siezed in my A-series block. When I'm done, I plan to install studs and
> nuts instead of bolts. Carroll Smith reccomends the use of Loc-Tite on
> studs that are installed in a casting. Makes sense to me, but I also
> want to Anti-Sieze these buggers so they don't do this to me again! What
> to do? Should I just throw the Loc-Tite out for these paticular items?
> Will Loc-Tite prevent corrosion?
>
> I know this isn't exactly shop-talk, but it seems like a general question
> and I'm not aware of any "engine assembly" lists.
>
> Oh, Chris Kantarjiev, if you are out there, thank you for
>
> http://www.dimebank.com/tech/BrokenBolt.html
>
> it's been handy so far!
>
> Please let me know if there's a more appropriate list.
> --
> <mml@pobox.com> Matt Liggett
> '60 Mini, '70 Midget, '89 SAAB 900t SPG
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