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Originally Posted by Cape Codder
After reading post #4 I have to wonder how many here use this method of torqueing / retorqueing? I understand Mr. Brumfield knows much more then I about the Model A heads but I cannot understand why backing off each nut 1/8 turn helps this process. I always thought the ultimate goal here was to get each nut torqued to 55lbs. and for them to STAY at 55lbs. With this method you would never know if any nuts have come loose. Can someone explain this?
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In Larry Brumfield's info on 'Ford Garage' it states "You’ll know when you are done because the nuts will re-torque to the same position at full torque that they were when torqued on the previous re-torque."
The article also explains 'why' he recommends you should back off ⅛ turn.