Re: tightening torque head screws/1937er

Posted by JWL On 2023/2/26 13:48:01
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Bob J wrote:

...Another hint I would give is to fill the cooling system with distilled water. When first seating these long heads you will likely get a few leaks until you have retorqued a few times through the heat and cooling cycle. The water will cause less harm than an anti-freeze mix if it gets into cylinder walls and valve seats and guides. Once everything is sealed, drain and mix up your preferred anti-freeze coolant.
Good luck!
Bob J.


Bob, there has been some chatter on this site about not using distilled water. Not a chemist, but I believe the distilled water will leach certain metals and cause serious damage. Maybe de-ionized water would be a better choice? But, if the water is there only for a short period of time, ordinary tap water should suffice.

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