Robert,
lots of antiseize, both on the threads and on the shank of the studes
where they go through the thermostat cover is a good idea.
Ulix
On Tue, 9 Feb 1999, robert weeks wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Thanks to everyone who answered my questions on washers. Seems the only
> place around here to get grade 5 anything is at NAPA. So that's taken care
> of, now I'm going to begin assembling everything. I was wondering if there
> was anything special I should do to the water pump bolts (anti sieze
> compound or something). On two of the three engines I've torn down these
> have been really badly rusted to the block.
>
> Also is there anywhere that loctite should definately NOT be used?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Robert Weeks
>
> 1969 Midget (daily driver)
> 1968-70 Spridget (two cars welded together)
> 1974 Midget (parts car?)
>
> http://www.woozy.com/midget/
>
>
>
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