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RE: Differences with Aluminum head

To: "Dereck C" <derex39@hotmail.com>, <mvheim@studiolimage.com>,
Subject: RE: Differences with Aluminum head
From: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 09:21:40 -0600
Chase the threads in the head with a tap.  The studs should go in all the way by
finger.  Do not tighten them.  Be sure to use anit seize on the studs, high temp
type.

Larry Hoy

>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
>Behalf Of Dereck C
>
>Yep the head is mated to the block.  I was successful in finding coarse
>manifold studs and the thermostat studs where ok.  I still haven't tried the
>plugs.  They go in about 5 twists by hand and then stop.  At the moment I am
>thinking I will put a little more torque on them with a wrench but if they
>required too much force I will need another plan.  The threads look like
>they are fine (not coarse).  If anyone comes up with a different idea, give
>it to me.  I am going to call Northwest Imports as soon as they open this
>morning.
>
>Dereck
>


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