Noss head leak

[CadillacBanshee]

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?

[Blue Duece]

maybe you didnt torque it in the right order?

[CadillacBanshee]

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!

[badassbanshee479]

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.

[Banshee17Racing]

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.

[NYCBanshee7]

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.

[dlnoss]

The RTV sealant should work. Call me if it doesn't or if I can help.

 

-David