Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive
 

Subject: Re: EX. Leaks

Author: Chris Berry

Date: Oct 24, 2001, 11:02 AM

Post ID: 1708686539

Also, forgot to mention, I used anti seize on my old "crappy looking cos I
used a channel-lock wrench on em" nuts. Wish I'd got the right tool now.
Will do that if I buy a new set o nuts.
Chris in NC

 From: Chris Berry <guzzis-@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: EX. Leaks
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 11:40:01 -0400

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I did that method this past spring, when I got new header pipes. They
haven't even started to come loose. I don't think those threads are easily
strippable by hand/arm strength...I almost toppled mine off the centerstand
while tightening them. The only problem I know of with the exh. threads
are
when the nuts are left loose for a long time, causing them to vibrate
excessively, destroying the threads.
Chris in NC


 From: Bruce Giller <bgil-@mitre.org>
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: EX. Leaks
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 09:03:58 -0400

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Has anyone tried the 'tighten down whilst the engine is hot' method of
securing the header nuts?

I've used the silicone on the threads on the right side nut since it
seemed to be the only one that would come loose. Worked very well but
was a bit messy when taking it apart; the silicone stuck to everything.

Bruce

'72 Eldo

Kevin Graf wrote:

 Thanks Ian, Gary
I do like the idea of the hi-temp silicone, seems like it would
"absorb"
 some vibration along with sealing. Do you apply it to the threads at
all? A
 thin coat probably wouldn't hurt.

My stock nuts always backed off. Maybe like Gary said... Worn threads,
although they do look very good considering the abuse they have been
through
 maybe the pitch "widened" a bit, probably in the head and probably the
right
 worse than the left. It sounds like the hi temp silicone might just be
the
 ticket. Maybe I'll try both with silicone, Either way, thanks.

Kevv

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