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Old Sep 13, 2017 | 06:51 AM
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Just did top end on rear cylinder rebuild, 120 Ultima. The rear rocker cover bolt is leaking quite heavily around the head, 1/4" 20 bolt. The brass washer is in place.

Have tried a couple different thread sealant adhesive with no luck , just wondering if anyone knows of a good product.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2017 | 07:18 AM
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I would try making a washer out of some heavy paper gasket material under the brass washer and blue loctite on threads
 
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Old Sep 13, 2017 | 07:43 AM
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Yea I'm leaning towards gaskets if possible, always prefer that to adhesive.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 10:49 PM
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Fiber washers from your local hardware store
 
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