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Old 02-05-2019, 01:56 AM   #9
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Default Re: Oil leak

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Originally Posted by RandyinUtah View Post
Ok I just have to ask the question why back when the Model a was new were the owners not having to retorque the head? Most owners had no idea about torque. Owners manual doesn't mention any about this practice.
Having many model A for over 40 years I have also followed ut he current advice and retorque the head. Did they do this in the old days?
I think the new owners in the day took their new cars to the dealers or real shops where service was actual service. The dealers would go over all the fasteners on the initial service and most likely on most subsequent visits.
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