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Re: [Shop-talk] Head studs

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Head studs
From: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 07:56:32 -0400
At 04:41 AM 5/6/2008 -0700, Randall wrote:

>> I would have read the responses to be use anti-seize compound 
>> on the threads, not necessarily on the smooth shaft.
>
>Can't comment on what others meant, but IMO anti-seize on the shaft is a
>good idea.  Especially if the head is a different metal than the stud (which
>likely isn't the case for John).

We had the that problem with the Ford flat head engine in our
Midget race car.  It took us about a week or two to get the
heads off due to the bolts, heads getting fused to each other.

That's what I'm trying to prevent. :)  

Thanks to everyone for the input.

John


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