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Originally Posted by TomC750
Thanks for the replies, I have not checked with Drake yet, but I will. I have to order rings, bearings, valve seals etc. as well. I'd better get busy on a list. Spent today using a 7/16th tap chasing the head bolt threads.
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Arghhh.
I wish you would have told us yesterday about your plans for today. Using a regular tap to chase flathead head bolt threads in the block is
NOTrecommended. Those threads are cut to a different standard than normal so they will seal better (a bunch of the head bolt holes go right through to the water jacket). It's better to use a genuine Ford head bolt with 3 or 4 grooves filed in it as a chaser.
Not to worry, if you search the forum you will find sealers recommended that usually solve the leak problem resulting from this. If you still have leaks, there are several block sealing products that also work well.
