Chase the threads in the head with a tap. The studs should go in all the way by
finger. Do not tighten them. Be sure to use anit seize on the studs, high temp
type.
Larry Hoy
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
>Behalf Of Dereck C
>
>Yep the head is mated to the block. I was successful in finding coarse
>manifold studs and the thermostat studs where ok. I still haven't tried the
>plugs. They go in about 5 twists by hand and then stop. At the moment I am
>thinking I will put a little more torque on them with a wrench but if they
>required too much force I will need another plan. The threads look like
>they are fine (not coarse). If anyone comes up with a different idea, give
>it to me. I am going to call Northwest Imports as soon as they open this
>morning.
>
>Dereck
>
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