Aluminum head anti seize
 

What is the recommended anti seize for the head stud shoulders within the head to prevent the corrosion between the steel stud and the aluminum head, I understand that aviation grade anti seize is the best for this application. What is the base of the anti seize, copper, nickel, graphite ?
Thank you Fordbarn.

Re: Aluminum head anti seize
 

Here are the ingredients of aviation grade anti-seize compound.
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...nd%20made%20of.

Re: Aluminum head anti seize
 

Milk of magnesia is anti seize try it. :)

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Re: Aluminum head anti seize
 

Thank you fordbarners. I found that there are 2 types of aviation type anti-seize. 1 is for steel spark plug threads into an aluminum head, and the other is a zinc & petrolatum anti-seize that is general purpose, and what I was looking for. Will post my findings for future reference.

Re: Aluminum head anti seize
 

I cannot state that this works because I have not had to remove a head, but it is what I've done with my heads, cast iron and aluminum, on two engines.
http://www.stefs.com/bandb/products/...washerstep.htm
To me it is intuitive, if you keep the bolts or studs centered in their holes, then there should be little corrosion or electrolysis that impairs head removal. I also used anti-seize on the shanks as added insurance. Be aware, you have to buy a special bit to drill the heads to accept the washers.