Re: [FWDLK] cracked head?

[Dan Morton <morton@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> [Dan:]
> Actually, it's the *shank* that needs the sealant... Not the
> threads.
>
> [Mike:] 
> I always put it on the threads, the water has to pass through 
> the threads to come out. Also if the threads are coated with 
> the right sealant, it tends to retard the formation of rust, 
> making future removal a bit easier.

Of course -- it's the threads that penetrate the water jacket. D'oh!  How
quickly they forget; I had the same problem two months ago:

http://59sportfury.net/59forum/viewtopic.php?p=3494#3494

Memory's a tricky thing, I guess 8^(

	Dan
	www.59plymouth.net

  

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