Rocker stud taps break through?
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Rocker stud taps break through?
I just got my Dart aluminum heads in. I've never taken the time to look at other heads but I did this time. There are a few (more than half) of the rocker stud taps that break through what I believe is the cooling channel/jacket of the head. My first thought is that is an issue. Second thought is RTV or teflon tape??? Comments?
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Do you mean the bottom of the hole, or the side of the threads?
If the bottom of the hole, look inside the intake ports while shining a light into the stud hole. Do you see light?
Liquid Teflon sealer would be my recommendation.
If the bottom of the hole, look inside the intake ports while shining a light into the stud hole. Do you see light?
Liquid Teflon sealer would be my recommendation.
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Re: Rocker stud taps break through?
So I confirmed, some of the taps pilot holes are breaking into the intake ports. This is apparently a normal occurence. Silicone sealer is the recommended application on the rocker arm stud threads.
I guess, live and learn
I guess, live and learn
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