CadillacBanshee Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 I just finished putting my noss head on and my ported cylinders back on and i noticed there is a small leak by screw #10. When i fit the head it had a little play like if the cylinders were not level or the head was crooked. I still put it on anyways and now i have a small leak on that screw, on the line on top of the cylinder. Should i run my bike and tighten everything up once warm or just start over? Im done for tonight i have to be at work in a few hours and need some sleep, i'll be waiting for your advice. Also my engine started with no carbs or pipes on it, what the hell was that all about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Duece Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 maybe you didnt torque it in the right order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadillacBanshee Posted January 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 positive i did, in increments of 5!(5, 10, 15,20). Anyways, its all ripped apart now. I couldn't sleep knowing my bike was out there leaking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassbanshee479 Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 did ya put any sealant on the treads before you put the nuts on the studs and torqued them down?? mine did this when I put my cubs together, dlnoss told me to back one nut off at a time and put some sealent on the threads then retorque them to 20 ft.lbs and I was good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee17Racing Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 I had the same problem when installing mine. If the thread sealant doesn't work, get some copper washers and a set of acorn nuts. I found a really nice set of acorn nuts on ebay pretty cheap. They make the head look even better and I haven't had any problems with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCBanshee7 Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Just had this problem. I took the nuts off one at a time, and put some RTV Silicone sealant on the studs. Then put the copper washers and acorn nuts back on. If you have any questions PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlnoss Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 The RTV sealant should work. Call me if it doesn't or if I can help. -David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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