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Jim Brierley · 12-16-2019, 12:41 PM

I worked at a GMC dealer from 1956-64, on a new truck service we re-torqued the head with the engine warm, then re-adjusted the valves. Same answer I gave 10 years ago. Warm meant normal operating temp.

12-16-2019, 12:41 PM	#18
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,085	Re: Head Bolt Torque-Hot or Cold? I worked at a GMC dealer from 1956-64, on a new truck service we re-torqued the head with the engine warm, then re-adjusted the valves. Same answer I gave 10 years ago. Warm meant normal operating temp.