Chevrolet/Head bolt sealer
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Question
My son and I are completing a 350 TPI motor from 1988. What is a good head bolt sealer we can use. The manual calls out , that the head bolts need a sealer on the threads.
Bob and Phil
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RS.Wesolek
I would go to any parts store and get some good sealer and a can of spray sealer with copper flakes in it so you can spray it on the head gaskets not on the block or head just the gaskets. and on the bolt threads or use a sealer with a brush on the bolts. do not forget to tourque the heads
75 lbs on the long bolts
65-68 lbs on the short bolts
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Roger J.M. Warrington
Expertise
I can help you with most standard type things from 1955 chevys up to around 1975 (1975)>> chevys in differnt areas. engine work heads-cams-trannys-drive train-brakes-some elect. dos and donts. PS UP TO 1975 !! !!!!!!!!!!! I will try with any others after that date. state up to 1975 but I still get 2006-007 etc. I guess you do not read this far ! !
Experience
All i can remember growing up is working on cars and making them loud and fast , and when i started to make money i would sink all of it into my cars so i could get them to go faster and look great. what else is there !I would love a challange to trouble shoot, as it is fun finding what is wrong when all others can not .ON the older cars not past 1975s , etc. so please I will try to help with the newer cars but do not grade me bad if I can not help your 2006 car.etc.
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