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05-16-2020, 05:59 PM | #1 |
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A Piece of Advice
I went to retorque the engine today after starting and I ended up breaking the water outlet. This was while using a copper gasket. I read that the problem is in how flat the surfaces are, but mine were perfectly flat. Here is a piece of advice for everybody, don't think you can outsmart it - just use some permatex.
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05-16-2020, 06:29 PM | #2 |
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Re: A Piece of Advice
I don't use a gasket, just a dab of the 'Right Stuff'
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05-16-2020, 06:58 PM | #3 |
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Re: A Piece of Advice
Been happening to everyone with a spanner since 1927.
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05-16-2020, 07:06 PM | #4 |
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I don’t go over 45 ft#
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05-16-2020, 07:08 PM | #5 |
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Did that done that many years ago. I also think I heard that if you use a gasket, to get a very thin paper type gasket.
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05-16-2020, 07:12 PM | #6 |
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05-16-2020, 07:12 PM | #7 |
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Nothing more than a thin wipe of silicone!
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05-16-2020, 07:38 PM | #8 |
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Re: A Piece of Advice
My torque wrench was messed up, finally figured it out after I pulled a stud out of the block. Took it to my mechanic and he compared it to his and I was trying to torque to 125. Got a new one and haven't messed anything up but then I don't go but about 50 - 55 lbs.
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05-16-2020, 07:43 PM | #9 |
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I have gone to 65# on mi e in small increments and been fine with a paper gasket. Knock on wood.
Mike
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As to torque wrenches, I'm 73, and been using my same old beam/pointer wrench since I got it in high school. I've never given its accuracy a second thought. Last edited by Russ/40; 05-17-2020 at 06:36 PM. |
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05-17-2020, 08:46 PM | #12 |
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You will be surprised at how warped the outlet casting often is. Blue check the outlet casting to the manifold. Work the high spots on the casting until there is nearly full contact. At that point it is your choice either a very thin paper gasket or none at all.
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