Golden Jubilee
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Joined: Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:16 am
Wed Nov 11, 2020 10:15 am
Re: Recommendation for GRD233 Head Bolts
Yup the load doesn’t see or care about a little leakage . I don’t have to be concerned about profit or loss as my KB is a hobby and a means to chat with fellow enthusiasts on cruise days.
Seepage Saga; removed three bolts (one at a time) above the manifolds. No signs of any antifreeze making its way up the threads. In fact no moisture on the unthreaded section of the bolts either. I cleaned the threads on each, used new sealer, re-installed and re-torqued all bolts.
On the recommendation, of some NAPA clientele, I purchased, and added to my radiator, some copper powder. After a good warm up I took the truck for a 10 mile ride running 45/50 mph. Temp hovering 170/180 . Hard to tell exactly with the original gauge but I’m running a 180 thermostat.
Closer observation shows a little seepage along most of edges. It won affect the performance but now the gasket is suspect .It’s a shame that the choices in suppliers is so limited.
Seepage Saga; removed three bolts (one at a time) above the manifolds. No signs of any antifreeze making its way up the threads. In fact no moisture on the unthreaded section of the bolts either. I cleaned the threads on each, used new sealer, re-installed and re-torqued all bolts.
On the recommendation, of some NAPA clientele, I purchased, and added to my radiator, some copper powder. After a good warm up I took the truck for a 10 mile ride running 45/50 mph. Temp hovering 170/180 . Hard to tell exactly with the original gauge but I’m running a 180 thermostat.
Closer observation shows a little seepage along most of edges. It won affect the performance but now the gasket is suspect .It’s a shame that the choices in suppliers is so limited.
