

| Subject: | Re: Aluminum in the threads |
| From: | Terry K. |
| Date: | Mon, 27 May 2002 11:15:47 -0500 |
From prior experience ( Triumph BSA, Norton etc.) it is a good idea not
to "crank" them plugs down way too tight----
The threads will pull out of the plug holes, or the damn things will run
out with the plugs the next time you pull them out---
Anti seize is a must in any situation where steel meets
aluminum---period--
Run the plugs down by hand, with the plug in a socket, put the rachet
on the socket and you'll feel the plug make contact-- and just snug
them----and stop---done.
This is the only way--- to assure them coming out without backing the
threads out too----
It also doesn't make one tinker's damn if the plugs are black annodized
or zinc chromated, or just bright zinc---they all are mild steel, and
will all lock up in the hole if not properly istalled---
You have no idea of how many heli coils I have installed in the heads of
old English bikes because some stroke decided to be Arnold Swartznager
in the installation process--not necessary--
Later,
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