The Ford Barn

Olerodder · 11-11-2018, 04:01 PM

I was a member here a decade or so ago and built a couple of Flatheads. I'm getting the bug to build another one and need some help. The last one I built had Norm Frick heads and I used ARP studs with ARP beveled washers and Viton O rings for sealing the studs...it worked great. Someone on this site suggested the ARP washers and where to get the Viton O rings...does anyone remember who that was and where to get the O rings?
Thanks for your help.

JSeery · 11-11-2018, 05:37 PM

Was it on the Barn, or the HAMB? I seem to remember an old thread on the HAMB regarding o-rings.

GB SISSON · 11-11-2018, 08:16 PM

I brush the threads with aviation permatex with the brush in cap, non hardening. I'm not a pro, but 6 or 8 engines in, never a head bolt/stud leak, and available right around the corner.

RalphM · 11-11-2018, 10:02 PM

Yes, aviation permatex is the only way to go! Works good, lasts long time.

alanwoodieman · 11-11-2018, 10:14 PM

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non hardening Permatex, not only seals the thread-studs and bolts, but lubricates the threads for proper torqueing

11-11-2018, 04:01 PM	#1
Olerodder Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 1	Sealing Head studs I was a member here a decade or so ago and built a couple of Flatheads. I'm getting the bug to build another one and need some help. The last one I built had Norm Frick heads and I used ARP studs with ARP beveled washers and Viton O rings for sealing the studs...it worked great. Someone on this site suggested the ARP washers and where to get the Viton O rings...does anyone remember who that was and where to get the O rings? Thanks for your help.

11-11-2018, 05:37 PM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Sealing Head studs Was it on the Barn, or the HAMB? I seem to remember an old thread on the HAMB regarding o-rings.

11-11-2018, 08:16 PM	#3
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,946	Re: Sealing Head studs I brush the threads with aviation permatex with the brush in cap, non hardening. I'm not a pro, but 6 or 8 engines in, never a head bolt/stud leak, and available right around the corner. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

11-11-2018, 10:02 PM	#4
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: Sealing Head studs Yes, aviation permatex is the only way to go! Works good, lasts long time.

11-11-2018, 10:14 PM	#5
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,965	Re: Sealing Head studs Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) non hardening Permatex, not only seals the thread-studs and bolts, but lubricates the threads for proper torqueing