TA-31 and FE oil pan questions

[undy]

Originally Posted by Bernica

I have not used them yet but they look great. Next time I have to do header bolts I think that's what I'm going to try.

I use stage 8s on anything I have with headers. Since their use header leaks are non-existent.

[Tom Wells]

lippy,

x^2 on the alcohol to clean the surfaces before applying any sealant. The cleaner, drier and more oil-free, the better!

Tom

[Dwight]

denatured alcohol

not that 30% water stuff


Dwight

[Tim7139]

FE block, studs/nuts, Canton pan with windage tray. Use Right Stuff for everything. Two Canton gaskets. First one between block and tray, lightly bolt on tray to set sealant overnight. Next day use second gasket sealed both sides for the pan and final bolt on. Everything now dry and tight.

[lippy]

I decided to use Canton studs all around (https://www.cantonracingproducts.com...-PAN-STUD-KIT/), Milodon gaskets, Permatex Hi-tack to glue the gaskets to the windage tray, and Right Stuff between the upper gasket/block, and between the lower gasket pan. I already cleaned checked the flatness of the pan and tray on a piece of plate glass and made some minor adjustments with a body hammer, and cleaned everything carefully with acetone. The studs should be here tomorrow so I'll see how it goes.

I liked Rick's idea of using jet nuts, but I want to use a torque wrench and I don't think they give an accurate torque reading. The serrated nuts that come with the Canton kit should do a good job anyway. I also considered the Stage8 kit but those bolts are only 1/2" and I don't think they are long enough to engage the right amount of threads in the block.

[Bernica]

I always keep a couple extra. Thankfully, they still are just hanging on the wall?