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Re: Torquing Head Bolts - do I add anti-seize ????
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Posted by G Taylor on August 31, 2001 at 09:01:53 from (129.37.170.62):
In Reply to: Torquing Head Bolts - do I add anti-seize ???? posted by Alberta Mike on August 29, 2001 at 07:35:06:
Another Doug raised a vital point of running a bottoming tap down the threads. An important step often missed but one of the basics always done by pro automotive engine builders. A light application of cam assembly lube rather than engine oil will provide more even torque readings. It has a high "point pressure" and stays between metal surfaces when ordinary lube oil squeezes out. The use of hardened steel washers under the nuts or bolt heads will reduce galling & improve torque consistency. Sometimes after many years of stress,heat/cooling cycles & corrosion new studs/nuts or head bolts are cheap insurance. A bolt or stud is just a "straight spring" holding the castings together.
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