1979 SC Chewed a Valve - Total Rebuild

[Henry Schmidt]

Originally Posted by rwest

I always wondered about the use of Loctite on engine parts as the temperatures would be likely so hot as to render the locking effect null. Am I correct?

Different LocTite products have varying operational temperature ranges.
Generally speaking, 911 engine temps will not exceed the operational range on most LocTite products.
Choosing the correct product for each application is generally made easier by the manufacturer's build criteria but with some applications, experience is key.

[OsoMoore]

Lots of scraping gently at the old sealant on the case edges today. Right arm is a bit sore!
I have a plastic "razor" blade, but there are a few tough spots left that aren't coming.

There is also what looks like old JB Weld or some such on the outside, maybe stuck there to try and cover some leaks? I'm chipping it away from an outward angle to avoid any contact with the case mating surfaces.

Supertech kit comes next week, lube and such comes Friday. Hopefully putting together the crankshaft this weekend, crank case next weekend.