Installing breather bolts.
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Can I use this instead of lock tight when installing my breather bolts? |
Yes. I use the tape.
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I never put loctite on breather bolts. Pipe dope or tape if that’s all you have.
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I don't think tape is really necessary on those bolts. No leaks in 28 years.
John |
Originally Posted by RedLewy
(Post 17083330)
Can I use this instead of lock tight when installing my breather bolts? Would love to see a pic once installed! |
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Originally Posted by DK Custom - ST
(Post 17084637)
Yes, this tape will be fine to use. In our general notes in the instructions, we remind you to use thread locker, teflon tape, or teflon paste, so you're good to go!
Would love to see a pic once installed! Should I remove these breather drainer tubes after I install the bolts? Would it help it breath better, or should I just leave it? |
Yes remove the tubes and plug the holes behind the back plate. DO NOT USE THREAD LOCK the boots are hollow and will snap when you try to remove them. Also thread lock it glue and the heat from the heads will make the thread lock become liquid then hard when it cools. Just use the teflon
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Originally Posted by RANGER73
(Post 17085597)
Yes remove the tubes and plug the holes behind the back plate. DO NOT USE THREAD LOCK the boots are hollow and will snap when you try to remove them. Also thread lock it glue and the heat from the heads will make the thread lock become liquid then hard when it cools. Just use the teflon
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Originally Posted by RedLewy
(Post 17086731)
I will purchase Teflon paste instead. Btw what do you mean by “plug the holes behind the back plate” Shouldn’t the bolts automatically seal any blow by from entering the air intake compartment? And seal it with what/how? |
Originally Posted by RedLewy
(Post 17086731)
I will purchase Teflon paste instead. Btw what do you mean by “plug the holes behind the back plate” Shouldn’t the bolts automatically seal any blow by from entering the air intake compartment? And seal it with what/how? This is showing the hole from the inner or intake side of the back plate with threads tapped. http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...psz1gq3lrf.jpg This is the hole with set screw and red loctite. http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...psq4mzx7h8.jpg This pic shows the breather bolt side and the hole is just abive and to the left (at about 9 o'clock with the barb being at 6 o'clock) of the copper hose barb that I threaded in to vent to the atmosphere. It's hard to see but I figured I would put it up for reference. http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...psob8ffpqh.jpg |
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