Re-torque head
 

How do you re-torque no.1 headbolt ? Meaning the which is 'under' the distributor, without removing the dist. First ?

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https://www.brattons.com/head-nut-torque-tool.html

That's what Brattons sells to do the job. A crows foot would probably work too. I've always just removed this dist. though.

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I take the dist. out. Not difficult. I mark the dist. cam to the plate as a reference for a double check when putting the dist. back on. As long as the cam screw is tight, the dist./motor timing will not change.


There may be other methods, or perhaps a special tool, I do not know.

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...hlight=snap-on

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-On-Tor...w8XE:rk:3:pf:0

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This is the way I have done it for almost 60 years and I’m to old to change. Not much extra work, and you can get a real wrench on that head nut. Enjoy.

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On most cars you need to reset the timing when you remove the distributer. On the Model A when you remove the distributer if you haven't rotated anything you can put it back in and not have to retime anything.

Charlie Stephens

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I have the special tool. It makes the job quick and easy.

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Roger that... besides, who doesn't need another tool? :D

Mike in Orygun

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Is there any significant difference in the tool sold by the major vendors? I'm asking because there is a bit of a price difference between them.

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I have used the HF crawfoot and the head tool. I prefer the headtool. The headtool might be more accurate due to the design.

Brattons tool look very crude, you can get good deals on used ebay items.

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A crowfoot at 90° to the torque wrench will give the proper torque.

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censored!

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29er - thank you!

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Ebay often has the correct tool, and even in Snap-On brand.

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Should the retorquing be done when the engine is hot or warm or cold?

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Cold.

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Use a Crows foot wrench!

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You just can't have too many head nut wrenches.

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Yes