<VV> Was Fuel Leak Now Head Nuts

[Bryan Blackwell]

I'll second Frank.  I use Anti Seize (or Loctite in a few spots) on just about all threaded fasteners.  A properly torqued - note use of the word 'torqued' - fastener won't come loose.  Don't just slop Anti Seize everywhere, just on the threads please.  Since torque values on a Corvair are generally a range, I use the lower values.

--Bryan

> On Sep 28, 2018, at 12:14 AM, FrankDuVal via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
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> I live in the rusty easy and have been using Anti-Seize on Corvair head nuts for over 35 years.  I DO check the studs before installing heads by using pipe spacers and torque the nuts to 35 ft-lbs. If they pass this test, then I put the head on, Anti-Seize the threads and torque to 30-33 ft-lbs depending on year.
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> And despite the west coasters on many forums saying I will loose my wheels, I also use grease/oil/Anti-Seize (whatever is close by) on lug nuts!
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> Worked for me on thousands of cars.