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Best thread sealer for header bolts BB #2722911
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What do you guys use for the holes that go into the water jacket?


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Re: Best thread sealer for header bolts BB [Re: 69hemibeep] #2722912
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Teflon paste like Permatex.


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Re: Best thread sealer for header bolts BB [Re: 69hemibeep] #2722913
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Studs with Teflon pipe thread sealer has always worked for me.

Re: Best thread sealer for header bolts BB [Re: an8sec70cuda] #2722932
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Originally Posted by an8sec70cuda
Teflon paste like Permatex.


This has worked for me as well.

As mentioned, you will get much more reliable sealing with studs vs. bolts.
I can attest that they make fitting headers more challenging on a BB B-body, but it can be done.


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Re: Best thread sealer for header bolts BB [Re: wingman] #2722946
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loctite 567 teflon paste here.
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Re: Best thread sealer for header bolts BB [Re: moparx] #2722947
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This is for bolts not studs right?


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Re: Best thread sealer for header bolts BB [Re: 69hemibeep] #2722950
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both. the loctite works for all threaded fittings.
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Re: Best thread sealer for header bolts BB [Re: moparx] #2722967
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For my manifold studs I used Loctite 577 along with the 7649 activator. Tried all regular autopart store sealant items, none worked. Got the 577 from Grainger.

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Re: Best thread sealer for header bolts BB [Re: njmopar] #2723067
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Thanks


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Re: Best thread sealer for header bolts BB [Re: 69hemibeep] #2723132
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Teflon tape.

Re: Best thread sealer for header bolts BB [Re: Exit1965] #2723145
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Masters metallic pipe dope.

Re: Best thread sealer for header bolts BB [Re: Uberpube] #2723360
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Stealth heads! Otherwise I used Indianhead sealant.


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Re: Best thread sealer for header bolts BB [Re: moparpollack] #2723645
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The Permatex copper colored stuff always worked for me.

Re: Best thread sealer for header bolts BB [Re: 70HemiGTX] #2725039
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Stupid question, how many or which studs actually go into the water jackets on a cast head????
Ken

Re: Best thread sealer for header bolts BB [Re: 1974 474 Duster] #2725140
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All of them on stock BB production headsscope


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Re: Best thread sealer for header bolts BB [Re: Cab_Burge] #2725144
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Okay that's what I was thinking. Have not messed w/stock cast heads on an Rb in 20 years. Will clean all the bolts up & put a little Teflon paste on them.
Thanks so much!!!

Re: Best thread sealer for header bolts BB [Re: 1974 474 Duster] #2725439
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On a side note I would suggest useing the double end shouldered (stock type) studs & you can trim the outer fine threaded end to ease header fitment. You only need enough threads so the nut will fit flush when tightened & any more hampers fitment.


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