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HOTRODSURFER · 07-31-2013, 10:42 AM

on my 53 eab motor do I need to put thread sealant on the head bolts when reassembling????

19Fordy · 07-31-2013, 11:13 AM

Yes, it's a good precaution to take to prevent leaks, in my opinion. Use a cotten Q-tip" to apply sealant inside the threaded block holes too.

36tbird · 07-31-2013, 11:14 AM

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I prefer studs so that I can put Permatex on the threads and anti-seize on the shanks. Of course, you can do the same it might be a little tricky sliding the bolts down with both yucky materials on there at once.

07-31-2013, 10:42 AM	#1
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07-31-2013, 11:13 AM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,944	Re: Head bolt question Yes, it's a good precaution to take to prevent leaks, in my opinion. Use a cotten Q-tip" to apply sealant inside the threaded block holes too. Last edited by 19Fordy; 07-31-2013 at 11:23 AM.

07-31-2013, 11:14 AM	#3
36tbird Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: nw SanAntonio, TX Posts: 939	Re: Head bolt question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I prefer studs so that I can put Permatex on the threads and anti-seize on the shanks. Of course, you can do the same it might be a little tricky sliding the bolts down with both yucky materials on there at once.