Head bolts?

[a6t9vette]

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

 

[Big John]

The head bolts in big block Mopar are dry, no need for sealant. I use 40 weight oil myself.

 

[69hemibeep]

The head bolts in big block Mopar are dry, no need for sealant. I use 40 weight oil myself.

I agree just a little dip in oil

 

[a6t9vette]

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]

any area where you think a water problem is use RTV blue....head bolts oil like big john said

 

[69hemibeep]

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]

I always put some under the head of the bolt and washer too.

 

[droptop]

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.