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tony barnhill
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Torque the head cold & retorque again after about 500 miles.
billspohn
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He didn't say if he had a stock or alloy head and the techniques are a bit different.
The cast iron head gets torqued cold, then run until at operating temperature and retorqued.
The alloy heads are torqued cold, run up to heat and then allowed to cool completely and rechecked. Seems to work best.
The cast iron head gets torqued cold, then run until at operating temperature and retorqued.
The alloy heads are torqued cold, run up to heat and then allowed to cool completely and rechecked. Seems to work best.
Scott_Hower
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Good info.
When retorquing... is the protocol to loosen each in the tightening order and then retighten? Or loosen all then tighten in order. or does it not matter?
For example, loosen only #1 in the sequence, then retorque. Loosen #2, then retorque. And so on.
Or loosen all slightly then torque in order according to sequence.
I'd imagine it's the former, but I dont remember the manual being specific.
When retorquing... is the protocol to loosen each in the tightening order and then retighten? Or loosen all then tighten in order. or does it not matter?
For example, loosen only #1 in the sequence, then retorque. Loosen #2, then retorque. And so on.
Or loosen all slightly then torque in order according to sequence.
I'd imagine it's the former, but I dont remember the manual being specific.
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I assumed cast iron (MGB). But Bill brings up a good point: alloy vs iron.
The collection of rolling stock in my .sig file has all-sorts as combos of iron and alloy. Each requires its own different proceedure if re-torqued. The Alfa (alloy head, wet-liners in an alloy block) is the biggest PITA: torque, heat to "normal operating temp", cool to ambient, retorque... "wash, rinse, repeat."
And don't EVEN think of rolling off in "winter" climes until the temp gauge at least twitches off the peg.
When I lived in western PA I used to buy Alfa head gaskets by the ~six-pack~!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/jester.gif
The collection of rolling stock in my .sig file has all-sorts as combos of iron and alloy. Each requires its own different proceedure if re-torqued. The Alfa (alloy head, wet-liners in an alloy block) is the biggest PITA: torque, heat to "normal operating temp", cool to ambient, retorque... "wash, rinse, repeat."
And don't EVEN think of rolling off in "winter" climes until the temp gauge at least twitches off the peg.
When I lived in western PA I used to buy Alfa head gaskets by the ~six-pack~!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/jester.gif
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There is much debate on the subject, but I always loosen a tiny bit to eliminate stickiness while torquing. This way there is no false reading due to a nut not breaking loose before the torque wrench reaches it's maximum setting. I'm talking 1/8 of a turn or so, and I do them one at a time.
tony barnhill
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Never thought about backing them off a bit before retorquing! Guess it wouldn't hurt...don't know what it gains....
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DrEntropy said:
Thanks Doc, and Steve.
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It breaks the corrosion/rust/electrolysis and gives you a more accurate torque. If you just tug on it without "breaking" the resistance you can overtighten or not get a smooth turn to proper torque. Even with a bit of "goose-grease" on the threads it's a good idea to back 'em off a bit first.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]It breaks the corrosion/rust/electrolysis and gives you a more accurate torque.[/QUOTE]
After 500 miles?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]If you just tug on it without "breaking" the resistance you can overtighten or not get a smooth turn to proper torque. [/QUOTE]
If you back them off before using your 'click' torque wrench, you'll never know if there was a problem with the initial torque 500 miles earlier.
After 500 miles?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]If you just tug on it without "breaking" the resistance you can overtighten or not get a smooth turn to proper torque. [/QUOTE]
If you back them off before using your 'click' torque wrench, you'll never know if there was a problem with the initial torque 500 miles earlier.
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Kuz said:
Welcome to BCF and thanks for the input; I use antiseize on any stud/bolt that may gall from dissimilar materials and/or come in contact with water.
I've never seen a factory spec for using antisieze paste on head studs. The spec (as stated in my copy of B-Series Engine Data) is usually engine oil or dry. Most specs list wet torque w/engine oil. Copaslip, et al, was widely available at the time.
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