I have rebuilt several small block Chevy engines and I use Indian Head
(logo) water proof glue. It comes in a small jar with a brush inside.
Clean the bolts with a wire brush and apply plenty of glue. The bolts
will not be hard to remove later. I have never had a head bolt leak
after using this.
Royce
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On Mon, 16 Jul 2001 23:52:38 -0400 "aussierob" <aussierob@odyssey.net>
writes:
> Hello listers
> I just got my new 4cyl flathead running like a kitten.
>
> However, a few of the head bolts have anti freeze slowly oozing out
> under
> them...
> What gives here ???
> The temp is normal
> oil pressure is 25LB - idle
> 60 Lb at above idle.
>
> Help I think I should glue silicone under each bolt head.
>
> Any info as to why it leaks on some.and how others have solved the
> leak
> Have torqued the head down and still no real cure???
>
> Rob 42 MB
> DJ jeep 1960
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