I always juat wrap the threads with Teflon thread tape. Works good. Dan Nees [email protected] I drove a brand new Scout II! 1979 Scout II 345, Auto, 3.07's, Trak-Lok. One Ugly and Trusty Truck with the Hat Trick. 1971 Scout II 304, D30/44, D20, power steering. http://members.tripod.com/~IHCaholic/scoutindex.html