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Question after changing out clutch pushrod seal

cowboyup3371

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So I changed out the clutch pushrod and shift rod seal today. After much cussing, breaking of tools (two of my picks are shot as well as a steak knife), and cleaning of the block, I am about done. Especially since the countershaft seal looks okay from the outside for now. Course I may decide to fight with that one tomorrow but not sure yet.

Although I have to leave to help someone move and can't finish up, I started buttoning pieces back on. However, I'm unsure about these three screws that hold that plate back on over the pushrod and countershaft sprocket. When I took them out, silver paste came off with them making me think there was some sort of anti-seize or locktite on before but I don't know which.

Should I put anti-sieze or locktite on these screws (the plate has been cleaned up since this picture was taken)?

Plateoverclutchpushrod.jpg
 
If they had anti-seize I doubt it came form the factory that way.
The japanese would never let a product leave that might come loose. better to torque it and leave the dismantling to some poor sod 30 yrs in the future.

I would never use anti-seize in such a place as it could, however unlikely, to a seal failing and a dangerous loss of oil.
 
The plate looks to be folded over next to the screws, thus effectively locking them in place. Considering this I'd skip any kind of thread locker as redundant. Anti-seize wouldn't hurt, but I don't think it's a big deal either way.
 
Thanks all. Ed, the ends did fold over the screws which made me wonder which way to go.

I'll put some anti-seize on tomorrow afternoon and hopefully have it buttoned back up by Monday.
 
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