ferrisbestyet
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Remember guys ,if you don't know,,, To all ways use anti seize on your,, lug nuts blade bolts spark plugs happy cutting
Anti Seize use it
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reynoldston
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Yes and No Don't agree with the spark plugs at all, the others OK.
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There are special kinds of anti-seize made exactly for plugs (that don't actually change the heat range) and I like all the input and no this thread is not stupid. You can ask plenty of people that have experience building engines and all of their opinions on anti-seize will vary.
Like I said before though, I never had a problem not using anti-seize with this motto Use it don't over. Abuse it,,,
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Plugs should get nickel anti seize particularly if fitted to an engine which has been helicioled.
I encourage it's use on alloy heads as well & I always use it.
Down side is the ham fisted temd to over tighten lubed plugs.
Blade bolts always get a little dab of grease on the head only more so with swing backs than bar blades.
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I have to say I never heard of it. I have always put spark plugs and blade nuts in dry/clean and tighten them with a torque wrench. Just something new to me, but never too old to learn??? I have always used anti-seize where I will have a rust problem like wheel hubs. What I have used but not on spark plugs is Loctite. Loctite is a good lube and sealant for bolts and nuts.
Nickel anti-seize is used in high temp and stainless steel applications. Never heard of a use in the small engine industry. Only time I use anti-seize is on non-engine assembly applications. Can't think of an engine assembly procedure that even like lube, most use dry torque. As some one said, too easily abused and in the hands of those untrained, can really cause problems. For those interested, the best anti-seize I have found, is the one used by horizontal drilling companies. We get all we need from one of our customers, one hand washing the other. Sorry I don't know the brand name.
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I just suggested (mainly) anti seize for the bolts holding the blades on,,,, Home owners seem to have a problem removing old blades as they become seized after many hrs of wet grass working on them ,,,,,, I use the Blue Loctite,, Not the Red for a lube and good holding power,,,Hope ,we helped the average home handy man mechanic ,,, My arsh loves my Ferris (smile),thanks h a n d
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We sure think alike then it comes to a Ferris. It was a little on the pricy side when I bought it, but well worth it.
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OOOOOOOOOOOO ,, You are so right,, If they only knew,,,The ride with the spring loaded shocks,,, The removable floor pan....... The front deck design to throw the grass faster and cleaner than a flat nose deck.... I am a mechanic ....This mower really impressed me the first time I saw one,,,,,,,,Powder coated,,,,, top and bottom.......Made in the U S A ,I don't brag on much,,,,, But. I will here,,,,,, This is a hell of a nice (very well made)mower..... thanks Glad to meet you,,,, frank Shreveport la 74 old iron arsh (smile)