Re: [FWDLK] cracked head?

[Dan Morton <morton@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Actually, it's the *shank* that needs the sealant... Not the threads.

	Dan
	www.59plymouth.net 

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> [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Apfelbeck
> Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 5:55 PM
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> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] cracked head?
> 
> Don't worry about it, that's normal, the exhaust manifold 
> stud holes go clear into the water jacket on the B-engines. 
> Just remember to put a bit of sealant on the threads before 
> you screw the bolt back in to keep the anti freeze from 
> seeping out later.
> 
> Mike
> 
> At 12:26 PM 9/16/2006, Bryan Scott wrote:
> >Hi all,
> >
> >Today I removed the left side exhaust manifold on my 361 
> V-8, and when 
> >I removed the bolt in the very rear (closest to the 
> firewall) coolant 
> >dripped out.  I lost enough to create a puddle on the floor that was 
> >about 16" in diameter.  This can't be good.  I'm guessing I have a 
> >blown gasket, or worse, a cracked head?
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