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Ol' Ron · 08-23-2011, 06:47 AM

The deck of a Flathead varies in thickness and can distort from over torquing. I never exceed 45 lbs and re torque after after each heat cycles. Makr sure the block and head are clean and flat.

08-23-2011, 06:47 AM	#8
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: 59A-B head gaskets The deck of a Flathead varies in thickness and can distort from over torquing. I never exceed 45 lbs and re torque after after each heat cycles. Makr sure the block and head are clean and flat.