screw in studs??

justins89stang · 01-31-2005, 10:17 PM

On a set of aluminum heads, what do you put on the threads of the rocker studs? loctite,anti seize, oil or what?

Jeff Chambers · 02-01-2005, 07:02 AM

Locktite. Be sure to use a locker suitable for the size of the stud/threads. I only use a blue, not a red permanent locker.

~The Jester~ · 02-04-2005, 05:10 PM

I was working on a truck today at my shop, the owner of which also owns Canfield cyl heads. (hehehehehe) Soooooo, he recommended blue loctite as well. Pay attention to the torque on those puppies. A rocker arm with some good springs will yank a weak thread from overtightening.

Ieatcamaros · 02-04-2005, 06:19 PM

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A rocker arm with some good springs will yank a weak thread from overtightening.

They certainly will. I just repaired a set of victor race heads for a buddy of mine who did the same thing.

k. putman · 02-05-2005, 01:44 AM

Count me in on the blue too. I use that stuff on everything (and would use it on RTV if I thought it would help

smokedchevy · 02-07-2005, 02:13 AM

How is the red different? I recently put some on some harmonic balancer bolts because that's what I found lying around in my garage.

01-31-2005, 10:17 PM	#1
justins89stang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10	screw in studs?? On a set of aluminum heads, what do you put on the threads of the rocker studs? loctite,anti seize, oil or what?

02-01-2005, 07:02 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: screw in studs?? Locktite. Be sure to use a locker suitable for the size of the stud/threads. I only use a blue, not a red permanent locker. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

02-04-2005, 05:10 PM	#3
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: screw in studs?? I was working on a truck today at my shop, the owner of which also owns Canfield cyl heads. (hehehehehe) Soooooo, he recommended blue loctite as well. Pay attention to the torque on those puppies. A rocker arm with some good springs will yank a weak thread from overtightening. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

02-05-2005, 01:44 AM	#5
k. putman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Homewood, AL Posts: 30	Re: screw in studs?? Count me in on the blue too. I use that stuff on everything (and would use it on RTV if I thought it would help

02-07-2005, 02:13 AM	#6
smokedchevy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: ventura,CA Posts: 438	Re: screw in studs?? How is the red different? I recently put some on some harmonic balancer bolts because that's what I found lying around in my garage. __________________ 92 GT, 4:10 gears, centerforce clutch, 6# powerdyne blower, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters 65 Mustang 13.50 107mph 3000' ALt. 65 Falcon Straight Axle Drag Car

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