Reply to "Coolant Weeping Past Head Gasket"

marlinjackThe Machinist #5723 AMARGOSA MACHINE 'Running on Empty- Middle of Nowhere'

Hi Steve!

I was Talking about the Ford Head Bolts.
As in The 'Boss 351' Spec.
They Can Take 125 Ft/Lbs!!

Then the Tech advise for Their studs (1/2" Dia.) Was 110 Ft/Lbs Using Their Special Lubricant. I Think it's Just Molybdenum-Disulfide!

130 Ft/Lbs Using 30w Motor Oil.

I used the Latter.
I was also worried I would Strip the Nuts, But they Took It No Problem! Remember we're talking .500" Dia. Not the Smaller 7/16".
The Advantage of The FINE Threads Over COURSE Threads, In 'Clamping Force' is a 40% Increase!
Plus, When using Studs the Entire Assembly is Just More Rigid; Because Bolts Never Fill the Tapped Hole, Completely to the Bottom!!

Real Nice to Hear From You, Steve!

8/10/106:17 PM

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