Export thread

Remember guys ,if you don't know,,, To all ways use anti seize on your,, lug nuts blade bolts spark plugs happy cutting

Yes and No Don't agree with the spark plugs at all, the others OK.

Don't agree on spark plugs or blade nuts and bolts.

reynoldston said:

Yes and No Don't agree with the spark plugs at all, the others OK.

Click to expand...

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,,,

ferrisbestyet said:

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,,,

Click to expand...

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.

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.

reynoldston said:

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.

Click to expand...

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

ferrisbestyet said:

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

Click to expand...

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.

reynoldston said:

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.

Click to expand...

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)

I always use anti-seize on lug nuts of my cars and use torque wrench, but the last time I was at Costco for new tires, the mechanic told me that the industry recommendation has changed and one should not use the compound for lug nuts. He cleaned it off before reinstalling them.

panabiker said:

I always use anti-seize on lug nuts of my cars and use torque wrench, but the last time I was at Costco for new tires, the mechanic told me that the industry recommendation has changed and one should not use the compound for lug nuts. He cleaned it off before reinstalling them.

Click to expand...

That is because they use preset tensioning ratchet driver to put the wheel nuts on with.
A geased thread will offer far less resistance as it is tightened and the nut ends up being way too tight.
Annoying because when you have a flat you can't get the wheel nut off with hand tools.
Industry recommendation due to legal liability should the over tightened wheel studs snap off in use.

bertsmobile1 said:

That is because they use preset tensioning ratchet driver to put the wheel nuts on with.
A geased thread will offer far less resistance as it is tightened and the nut ends up being way too tight.
Annoying because when you have a flat you can't get the wheel nut off with hand tools.
Industry recommendation due to legal liability should the over tightened wheel studs snap off in use.

Click to expand...

You are sooooooooooooooooo right...great post....

Please ...Lubricating car lug nuts is dangerous. The zinc plating on spark plugs is itself a lubricant and the torque (typically 15-20 ft lbs ) already allows for this. This forum has a chart for torque reading adjustments (downward) for various lubricants. Non- zinc plated plugs. IMO remove corrosion/carbon , drop of engine oil and wipe off once with clean rag. If resistance to hand tightening the plug is felt, use a thread chaser , carefully. :2cents:

Anti-seize on wheel lug nuts I really don't find the need most of the time unless lug nuts have a very rusty environment. I do find that I use anti seize a lot of the times on the center hubs of wheels, the worst problem I find is aluminum wheels on steel hubs. Anti-seize dose have it place and I find it works very well. Another place I find anti-seize works real well is sealing exhaust systems when you put two exhaust pipes together. I have also found that a little bit of anti-seize goes a long ways.

Generally don't use anti seize on things moving at high rpm or under a lot of pressure. I personally don't use anti seize unless it came from factory that way.

Bolts are cheap so are wire brushes and thread chasers aren't to bad

reynoldston said:

Anti-seize on wheel lug nuts I really don't find the need most of the time unless lug nuts have a very rusty environment. I do find that I use anti seize a lot of the times on the center hubs of wheels, the worst problem I find is aluminum wheels on steel hubs. Anti-seize dose have it place and I find it works very well. Another place I find anti-seize works real well is sealing exhaust systems when you put two exhaust pipes together. I have also found that a little bit of anti-seize goes a long ways.

Click to expand...

"If it has threads and it's not part of a rotational mass like a driveshaft, clutch, or hub, I use it

If the spark plugs have a special plating on them like all NGK's do, anti-sieze is not necessary. They will advertise if they do.

highlift60 said:

If the spark plugs have a special plating on them like all NGK's do, anti-sieze is not necessary. They will advertise if they do.

Click to expand...

True Really works well on your blade nuts... They are exposed to a lot of water and dirt, I also use it on lug nuts lol h a n d

I'm pretty much locktite or antiseize on externals. I find interesting the many folks who don't antiseize plugs. From boats, bikes, normal cars, hot cars, everything I have ever had, I always antiseize the plugs.

logan01 said:

I'm pretty much locktite or antiseize on externals. I find interesting the many folks who don't antiseize plugs. From boats, bikes, normal cars, hot cars, everything I have ever had, I always antiseize the plugs.

Click to expand...

I have also, If the threads are not clean and a small amount of anti size used you want get a true torch ... hand a nice day http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/asset.php?fid=20537&uid=53550&d=1427042310