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Re: [Spridgets] Thread Locker on Head Studs

To: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Thread Locker on Head Studs
From: rrengineer@dslextreme.com
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:17:11 -0700 (PDT)
David,
     I think you misunderstand.  I am talking about the threads into the
block, not the nut that holds the head down.
Mike


David Lieb
>>I am getting ready to put the head on my BN2 engine and wondered if any
>> of
>> you guys put anything on the threads of the head studs that you screw
>> into
>> the block.  An engine builder friend of mine recommended one of the
>> Locktite thread locker products.  In the past I have just put them in
>> dry.
>
> My understanding is that you will not get an accurate torquing of the head
> unless they are lubricated. Otherwise, the torque figure is NOT an
> accurate
> repesentation of the amount of stretch.
> David Lieb
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