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Originally Posted by nkaminar
Terry Burtz recommends not using the traditional head nut tightening sequence but starting from the ends and only using 10 foot-pound increments of torque. So 10 ft-lbs, then 20, then 30, then 40, then 50, then 55.
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I would not recommend this procedure.
I would torque in the normal pattern but initially snug each stud and then tighten to 35 ft-lbs and increase 5 ft-lb increments up to 55 ft-lbs.
This is what I do,
Chris W.