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Old 08-16-2012, 01:15 PM
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I have some 862 heads that I have been porting and have 2" valves cut for. While in the intake I broke through the rocker bolt hole while trying to smooth the bump in the port. Is this a huge deal or can I throw some thread sealer in there and fugettaboudit?
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Almost all ported heads break through the rocker bolt area. That's why you should always use a thread sealer/locktite when torquing the rocker arms.
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Thank you sir! What color locktite?
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I've seen people use both red and blue without issue. In fact, people have used nothing without issue, but some have had issues...so to be safe I'd use locktite (red IMO)
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