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Slick Willy · 03-22-2011, 10:04 PM

Im waiting on the graph-tite gaskets I ordered and now got a few final things I need to make sure of...
Im putting on a set of 21 stud aluminum replacement heads so...

What should I use for a gasket tackifier? Should I use the copper spray or nothing, grease them or not?

and..any thoughts (not arguments, fellas!

) about torquing specs and sequences?

Im really hoping this thing will run again!!

Barry WNY · 03-23-2011, 05:14 AM

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I used a "good ol boy" recommendation to spray with aluminum paint, racers pulled their heads so often,gaskets could be re-used, worked for me. I also used a micro-bead of red silicone around studs for insurance and rounded up enough stainless washers.

03-22-2011, 10:04 PM	#1
Slick Willy Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Marshfield, MA Posts: 60	A couple of quick 21 stud aluminum head questions Im waiting on the graph-tite gaskets I ordered and now got a few final things I need to make sure of... Im putting on a set of 21 stud aluminum replacement heads so... What should I use for a gasket tackifier? Should I use the copper spray or nothing, grease them or not? and..any thoughts (not arguments, fellas!) about torquing specs and sequences? Im really hoping this thing will run again!!

03-23-2011, 05:14 AM	#2
Barry WNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sinclairville NY Posts: 230	Re: A couple of quick 21 stud aluminum head questions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I used a "good ol boy" recommendation to spray with aluminum paint, racers pulled their heads so often,gaskets could be re-used, worked for me. I also used a micro-bead of red silicone around studs for insurance and rounded up enough stainless washers.