Super Jet Keeping water out of studs

[SJ 701X]

Hey guys I just installed an ADA girdled head kit and I ride saltwater constantly. There is a gap between the studs and the crankcase and if saltwater gets in there it will corrode the heck out of it. What should I use to prevent the water from getting in there? I have heard that some guys use o-rings, but I didn't know if I should use anything else, o-rings seems weak.

 

[keith t]

Loctite

 

[vomitspot]

i put water proof greaseon the stud b4 installing

 

[jdmforlife]

1211 in stud or 1211 in everything really

 

[SJ 701X]

I already put never seize on them and was just going to squirt some marine grease in the hole. I don't want to have to remove them again.

 

[Dmac80sc]

Yeah I just used some grease and wiped off the excess and they came out just fine when I removed them.

 

[kevbo]

I already put never seize on them and was just going to squirt some marine grease in the hole. I don't want to have to remove them again.

Do not put grease in the hole first, it will bust the case if it hydro locks. Soft setting loctite like 515 or 518 is a good sealant, teflon pipe dope and marine grease is also good. Antiseize is not great for this app but better than nothing.

 

[Freakrider]

Matt at ADA told me to put silicone around area to seal it , works good.

 

[BruceSki]

What he said^^^

I grease the threads and silicone the shank above the threads so it seals to the cylinder with a water tight seal.