Lubriplate SPO 255 and Loctite 5900

[Nede2]

As I am getting my ducks in a row to install the heads and intake on a 2006 5.0 MPI I had a couple questions. My first question is about the lubriplate called out on page 3A-26 in the service manual. Is there an alternate or is this the only recommended lube for the pushrods and rocker arm and pivot? I haven’t found it for sale in small amounts anywhere.

The second question is about the Loctite 5900 RTV sealant called out on page 3A-36. Will one tube get the job done for sealing the ends of the intake? The stuff isn’t cheap so I was curious what quantity would get the job done.

Thank you

 

[markhodges78]

As I am getting my ducks in a row to install the heads and intake on a 2006 5.0 MPI I had a couple questions. My first question is about the lubriplate called out on page 3A-26 in the service manual. Is there an alternate or is this the only recommended lube for the pushrods and rocker arm and pivot? I haven’t found it for sale in small amounts anywhere.

The second question is about the Loctite 5900 RTV sealant called out on page 3A-36. Will one tube get the job done for sealing the ends of the intake? The stuff isn’t cheap so I was curious what quantity would get the job done.

Thank you

Any of these should do just fine I do like the red and tacky https://www.google.com/search?q=eng..._JhuAY9zhNrrV5NoPvN-4mAc_23:1901.155517578125

 

[Scott06]

Any assembly lube can be used, what ever is available locally will work fine.
one caulk tube of 5900 will work .

 

[Nede2]

Any assembly lube can be used, what ever is available locally will work fine.
one caulk tube of 5900 will work .

Thanks guys. It looks like the Loctite 5900 is pretty spendy but does a great job from what I have found. How deflating would it be to put it all back together and have it fail from cheap gasket maker.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Permatex Ultra Black is the same thing, but less money

 

[Nede2]

Permatex Ultra Black is the same thing, but less money

Thanks for the suggestion. Big difference. Boy they are proud of that Loctite.