Engine Kholer Courage

Rivets said:

I probably use the same service manual and do the same. One thing I have starting do about a year ago, is making sure that there is no lube on the bolts or in the cylinder threads. I actually spray each with a quick drying cleaner (Electronics type) and then install. Don't know if it helps, but have had no comebacks.

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Every thing I see about torquing call for a light oil on the threads? As for myself I wire brush all the bolts, run a tap into block threads and then use a light oil on the bolt threads. One thing I have done in the pass which is a no no is if I have a problem finding a new head gasket I will coat the old gasket with number 3 peratex and use it over. No problem yet with this.

As long as we each end up with no comebacks, you do what you have to do.

reynoldston said:

if I have a problem finding a new head gasket I will coat the old gasket with number 3 peratex and use it over. No problem yet with this.

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I will generally reuse a good head gasket... but I have found that Copper Coat: CRC 401612 KW Copper Coat Gasket Compound - 9 Wt oz.
Works great & is Very easy to apply to both sides of a gasket... :smile:KennyV