I agree that It would be the threads that need the sealant { not the shank}
as any type of bolt or stud that enters any type of water jacked { oil, gas,
ect } weather it's a engine or not would need a pipe sealant made for the
application.
Chuck 1955 New Yorker
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[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dan Morton
Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 7:40 PM
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Subject: Re: [FWDLK] cracked head?
Actually, it's the *shank* that needs the sealant... Not the threads.
Dan
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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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