Head Bolt concerns

Posted By center27 9 Years Ago

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center27	Posted 9 Years Ago
Hitting on all eight cylinders Group: Forum Members Last Active: 9 Years Ago Posts: 2, Visits: 9	I have a '59 292 Y-block (B9AE code) and I am installing the heads. I stuck a coat hanger in each head bolt hole and verified they do have a bottom and don't appear to enter the water jacket. I installed the bolts and torqued them. Then I ran across a manual that says to install water resistant thread sealant on the threads? Did I miss something?
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Head Bolt concerns By center27 ( 9 Years Ago )

The manual is incorrect. No sealer is required with a Y. By charliemccraney ( 9 Years Ago )

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When purchasing bolts from Fastenal, I just make sure that they are... By Ted ( 9 Years Ago )

Maybe the sealer is to lubricate the threads in place of oil or... By CK ( 9 Years Ago )

It may be verbiage left over from the flathead manuals that the proof... By Dobie ( 9 Years Ago )