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Old 02-24-2014, 04:15 PM   #7
Kurt in NJ
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Default Re: Head Re-torgueing - Hot or Cold?

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Originally Posted by Growley bear View Post
The model a engine being 80+ years of age has been fitted with many different cyl. heads and gaskets. When torqueing head nuts the very best advice is to follow the manufacturers instructions.

Chet
The model A torque "specs"

Oil pan etc-----snug
Head nuts-------tight
Axle nuts--------good and tight

Snug: as tight as you can get a Tee handle wrench with 1 hand

Tight: as tight as you can get it with the wrench

Good and tight : use a pipe on the wrench
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