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| jacksun |
 Jul 7 2014, 06:10 PM
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hi,
this question is about the push rod tube seals and what to use if anything? I have read many opinions... still not sure if I use a sealant like permatex high temp thread sealant,,,,,,,,,, where would I place it......A or B or not ? the seals in the image are old and not replaced yet thank you r  |
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| stugray |
Jul 7 2014, 07:17 PM
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I use loctite 565 teflon thread sealant (NON-hardening)
Dont use silicone whoever needs to take it apart again will be cussing and one drop in the oil pan and you are playing russian roulete. If you dont have the loctite, just use fresh oil. |
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jacksun what to use? Jul 7 2014, 06:10 PM
StratPlayer I just put a little oil on mine on a fresh rebuild... Jul 7 2014, 06:49 PM jacksun tks for the replies..
the thread on "paint... Jul 8 2014, 05:52 AM stugray Both sides. Just coat the oring.
With that stuff, ... Jul 8 2014, 07:17 AM jacksun thank you Jul 8 2014, 07:37 AM stugray The next question should be:
How do these spring ... Jul 8 2014, 07:55 AM Dave_Darling The lower part of the spring should rest on the sh... Jul 8 2014, 11:53 AM jacksun thank you for the info..
I only removed one side ... Jul 8 2014, 04:29 PM Elliot Cannon These guys built my engine and this is what they u... Jul 8 2014, 04:39 PM Dave_Darling So they've been doing it wrong for 30 years...... Jul 8 2014, 10:56 PM
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So they've been doing it wrong for 30 years..... Jul 9 2014, 12:13 AM ClayPerrine I use a little plain, ordinary wheel bearing greas... Jul 9 2014, 05:50 AM 9146986 I'll 2nd the Loctite 565. It's a tip I go... Jul 9 2014, 07:15 AM Jake Raby I've done it many ways. No matter what method ... Jul 9 2014, 07:37 AM Mark Henry I now use DOW Corning Molykote 55 seems to work go... Jul 9 2014, 07:58 AM |
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