just got my ada head in.

Dubs chops

Dubs chops

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do i need a new oring seal? also what is the best way to install? one girdle bolt at a time so i dont have to replace the base gasked on the cylinder? I'm not read familiar with these so a heads up is appreciated if there is osmething i should know before installing.
 
Freakrider

Freakrider

X247
Location
Tampa Bay area
do not use loctite on those acorn nuts.... the studs will turn out when u loosen the acorn nuts...base gasket will be fine with all 6 bolts out for switch over...
 
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Dubs chops

Dubs chops

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can i just use regular nuts instead of those acorn nuts? and i read just thread the long studs into the case till they bottom out. no need to torque them. is this correct?
 
Freakrider

Freakrider

X247
Location
Tampa Bay area
use the acorn nuts....bling factor...yes until the studs stop hand tight... I used a 10mm stud tool.... I ran a tap down first to clean up threads then blow out with air.
 
Dubs chops

Dubs chops

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also the head has some silicon looking stuff around the oring. if i scrape it all off. can i just leave it like that or do I need to add some sort of silicon or gasket maker back on it?
 
Freakrider

Freakrider

X247
Location
Tampa Bay area
use just grease to hold the o-rings in place...sealant makes more work and ADA says not to use it. "Sealant changes tolerences in the grooves" per Brooks designer of ADA products.
 
Dubs chops

Dubs chops

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kahuna thats what i meant, sorry. Last question. where can I get the waterfittings that screw into the head? i looked in the post yamacat gave the link to but did not see anything.
 
YAMA CAT

YAMA CAT

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Location
B'ham, AL
Dubs chops said:
kahuna thats what i meant, sorry. Last question. where can I get the waterfittings that screw into the head? i looked in the post yamacat gave the link to but did not see anything.
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It was listed in the BOM 1/8" NPT by 3/8" hose barb you can get them at most hardware stores
 
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