slightly OT: thread dressing

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19 years ago

Wed, Feb 2, 2005 8:20 AM

well, since i do own a mustang ('04 mach 1), i guess it's kinda relevant. i mostly hang around here in lurk-n-learn mode...

anyway, i'm gonna change the trans fluid (5 sp) this weekend -- just can't wait for spring. i wanna be ready to roll.. my Helm's gives a ford part for thread dressing, and warns of the importance of using it. of course -- i wouldn't _not_ use it.

i was just wondering, is it OK to use one of the better `consmer grade' thread dressings available? any words of caution as i head to the auto parts store?

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19 years ago

Wed, Feb 2, 2005 2:31 PM

What on earth is "thread dressing"? There's teflon thread sealant for pipe fittings and such ( which is probably what you're after), there's LocTite for fasteners prone to vibration and there's anti-sieze compound (and no... you never, ever use this on wheel studs ).... along with a herd of other things you can put on threads.... clarity is one key to effective communication.

Our Ford store uses KleenFlo teflon thread sealant simply because the packaging/applicator is conveneient. White lead thread sealant will probably work acceptably or you could cheap out and install the plug dry with no ill effects.

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19 years ago

Wed, Feb 2, 2005 10:46 PM

On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 14:31:08 GMT, Jim Warman wrote: | What on earth is "thread dressing"? There's teflon thread sealant for pipe | fittings and such ( which is probably what you're after), there's LocTite | for fasteners prone to vibration and there's anti-sieze compound (and no... | you never, ever use this on wheel studs ).... along with a herd of other | things you can put on threads.... clarity is one key to effective | communication.

thanks, Jim, for not letting me get away with making shit up. and thanks for clearing up a few items for me... yea -- i think thread sealer will work for me.