Im getting ready to put one of the heads back on my 383, and want to make sure I put correct sealer/lube on each bolt. I planned to use teflon sealer on the bolts going in to the water jackets but with the engine drained of all fluid is there a way to tell which of the 17 head bolts need this sealer as opposed to normal anti seize? Thanks,Bob
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The head bolts in big block Mopar are dry, no need for sealant. I use 40 weight oil myself.
69hemibeep
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I agree just a little dip in oilBig John said:
Well I guess thats what I get for reading instructions. On the Fel Pro sheets they all say dont use motor oil, I was planning on just dipping the threads in some 10/30 and torque em....., but was scared off by reading that.
george68hemirr
I think you guys are full of shit.
any area where you think a water problem is use RTV blue....head bolts oil like big john said
69hemibeep
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If the block and bolt are dry the bolt pops as you torque it, and you can't get a true torque on the bolt. :cheers:
roadrunner69
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I always put some under the head of the bolt and washer too.
droptop
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Always dip the bolt and let excess run off. Never put oil in the bolt hole. If there is to much oil in the hole, you will get a hyd. lock and not get a true torque reading.