Topic: Cylinder Stud Install Poll - What would you do....

[neilma]

Hi all,
Just about to install some new studs (400/4) made for me by an engineering firm in the UK. Before I do so, I have run a tap down the threads to clean them out and am now just about to install them. However, I seem to find conflicting advice so wondered what you had done or used.....

A) Install them dry, and torque them up (I reckon this is not the best option
B) Use a Threadlocking compound and torque up.
C) Coat in oil and then torque up.

Whats best?? 

[MRieck]

Don't use a tap...use a thread chaser. I use red Loctite on the case threads. I recommend installing the cylinder and head on right after installing the stud. Torque them down lightly.....this helps align the studs as the Loctite hardens. You can use a piece of thin poster board etc as a "head gasket"

[dusterdude]

listen to the man dude,he knows his #$%*