Always. Put some grease on the tap so it catches the debris and it does not fall back into the motor. DONT FORCE THE TAP. Tight is tight, too tight is broke.
Thanks Donnie----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Safford" <hzf9vv@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 11:43 AM Subject: Thread chasing
Any reason NOT to chase the intake manifold threads ( or any others for that matter ) before I reinstall? I'm resealing the intake, timing cover and water pump. Thanks,Brian
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