Hello Wolfgang,

Is this the information you are looking for?

* New gasket.
* Clean the bolt and use a small amount of sealant on the threads. Read the warning about applying sealant. Also Permatex in 1953 is different than today. I would think you would not use sealant that hardens.
* Torque to 85-95 ft-lbs (85ft-lb=115.25Nm).

See the attachments. Hope this helps.

Tschüß
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Last edited by buoymaker; 09/22/2020 11:12 AM.

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