trackz man

Replacing the heat valve on my 1963 Starfire 394V8. According to the 1963 service manual- Note: Always use new gasket and "Seez-Pruf" nuts when replacing the heat control valve....

Looking for answers on what is the best type of nut-bolt combination to use on this very hot area of the exhaust...

If I use ordinary nuts-bolts I feel that they will weld themselves since all the expansion contraction cycles. It would not be a happy sight to have to remove those later on down the line

What is your best answer and experience with this?

Bluevista

I use high temp anti-seize compound on the exhaust flange stud threads and they always come loose okay for me, use it on the muffler clamps too.

stan 65 cutlass

if you use brass nutts they wont corrode, ive used em on exhaust manifolds

joe_padavano

X2, although I've also had success with the high temp anti-seize. I've also used stainless, but I've had problems with them galling on removal.

trackz man

Thanks guys for the reply- I will go with high temp anti-seize and brass nuts.

You guys are...

stan 65 cutlass

and yes, brass nuts are different than brass *****

trackz man

I was waiting for someone to make a comment like that...

MDchanic

True - but it is possible to have both.




... In your TOOLBOX, I mean.





Wait... That didn't sound right either...


- Eric

trackz man

MDchanic-

Did you say that outloud, or were you just thinking that- WAIT- I see you actually typed that

MDchanic

Wow, man.

stan 65 cutlass

did you say box?

greenslade

may you should say tool bag

oldcutlass

Just not going there!!!

MDchanic

I've gotta say that nobody wants their nuts to seize (or to be seized), so seez-pruf nuts would be a godsend.

And, in fact, I do keep my tools in a bag (actually 2 bags ) - less weight and easier to transport that way.

- Eric

trackz man

Okay- Where are the mediators when you need them- or maybe they are contributing to this thread.....??