Head gasket Install

[ghstrydar]

I was looking over the service manual and I am in need of clarity.
I purcahsed a head gasket for my banshee from the yamaha dealer.
After I clean the surfaces do i need to put any gasket adhesive on or do i put the gasket on dry. I have the specs for torque and all parts are stock.

[prozilla]

i installed mine dry quite some time ago and havent had any problems, if your services arent great i would use some copper head gasket spray.

[ghstrydar]

Thank you,
What do mean by services?

[Ed Gein]

Dry should be fine......torque your head in stages (5,10,15,20) and in the correct sequence......

[ghstrydar]

perfect thanks

[swrbansheeboy]

Originally Posted by ghstrydar

Thank you,
What do mean by services?

i think he meant to type surfaces...

[prozilla]

Originally Posted by swrbansheeboy

i think he meant to type surfaces...

yeah, thats what i meant,
sorry i fat fiingered the key board

[flotek]

be sure theres no burrs and deck surface is clean and free of old gasket material or crud ,raised surface up and a light coat of 2 stroke premix oil to keep it in place then lower head onto it and gradually chronilogically torque down to 25 psi by numbers that are stamped on the head.

[ghstrydar]

Thanks for the info. Would it be ok to put loc-tite on the head nuts for added security or is this not necessary?
Working on this motor is a little different that my pro street mustang. I appreciate the input

[CR480R]

Originally Posted by ghstrydar

Would it be ok to put loc-tite on the head nuts for added security or is this not necessary?

The stud should have plenty of stretch to stay tight... I would re-check them after a complete heat cycle and then forget about them... Loc-tite isnt needed...