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Message started by DocNeedles on 11/25/07 at 11:53:29

Title: installing new carb to engine gaskett
Post by DocNeedles on 11/25/07 at 11:53:29

I did get the old carb gasket off with an impact screwdriver. Thanks all for your help.
So now my problem is should I put locktite on the new hex bolts going into the new gasket, and what should I torque the new bolts down to? I haven't found mention of the torque in my manual and haven't found it listed in the great tech torque list section.
Any advise would be greatfully appreaciated!!
DocNeedles

Title: Re: installing new carb to engine gaskett
Post by LANCER on 11/25/07 at 14:01:28

I have never found thread lock to be necessary. I use lock washers with flat washers and hex head stainless bolts. I just snug them up gently and use my torque calibrated wrist.

Title: Re: installing new carb to engine gaskett
Post by rigidchop on 11/25/07 at 14:48:08

yeah dont snug too hard or youll crack it.

Title: Re: installing new carb to engine gaskett
Post by gj859 on 11/25/07 at 15:09:30

Hey Doc I don't mean to steal your thread, but what doe's everyone think about antisieze? I do have a reason for asking, but didn't want to start a new thread. thanks.

Title: Re: installing new carb to engine gaskett
Post by Reelthing on 11/25/07 at 19:42:13

most of the time steel (s/s also) bolts I put into aluminum get hitemp antisieze

Title: Re: installing new carb to engine gaskett
Post by vroom1776 on 11/26/07 at 13:18:45

yep, anti-sieze is your friend. I also use it on the exhaust header bolts.

Title: Re: installing new carb to engine gaskett
Post by DocNeedles on 11/26/07 at 14:53:59

gj859 wrote:

Hey Doc I don't mean to steal your thread, but what doe's everyone think about antisieze? I do have a reason for asking, but didn't want to start a new thread. thanks.

No problem about stealing my thread , the information is useful to me also.
DocNeedles

Title: Re: installing new carb to engine gaskett
Post by gj859 on 11/26/07 at 15:04:33

DocNeedles wrote:

No problem about stealing my thread , the information is useful to me also.
DocNeedles

Thanks Doc and everyone the people on this forum are the nicest I've ever had contact with.

Title: Re: installing new carb to engine gaskett
Post by Savage_Rob on 11/27/07 at 10:17:23

Reelthing wrote:

most of the time steel (s/s also) bolts I put into aluminum get hitemp antisieze

Yup, I've started doing that too, especially in high temp areas.
http://www.royalenfieldusa.com/gz/images/CopperAntiSeizeZ90863.jpg