I assumed he meant the side cover, aren't you referring to the valve
cover?
John
You wrote:
>
>
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>From: James Downing
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>>I don't mind a little oil drippage but enough is enough. In an
attempt
>to
>>stop the bleeding, I'm replacing the cork gasket on the pushrod
>inspection
>>plate. Should the screws have thread sealer applied to them on
>replacement?
>>If so, how much and what kind? Will it stand up to the heat?
>
>
>The cork gaskets are great, but you'll have to get longer studs for
>the rocker cover to allow for the thicker gasket.
>
>I wouldnt bother with the thread sealer on the studs because
>the gasket goes clear around the studs, and any oil that makes it past
>the threads on the stud, would have to fill three inches of a 5/16
diam
>hole
>on the cover before it would leak out the top.
>
>I guess what I am getting at here is Ive never seen them leak from
>there before.
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>Jarrid Gross
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