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Redbird · 04-17-2015, 07:34 PM

The motor in my car was rebuilt in the 70's and only has 1900 miles on it. The oil in it looks good and I will probably continue using Valvoline. I have since 1964. I am going to try synthetic since I have been using in my other cars for 10 years. Today's oils are all good as far as I have read.

Patrick L. · 04-17-2015, 07:40 PM

???????? Is there a question somewhere ?????

mshmodela · 04-17-2015, 08:38 PM

A general startment looking for opinions/comments --seems very clear to me.

SeaSlugs · 04-17-2015, 08:47 PM

i switched from castrol dino oil in my 95 truck to full synthetic at 186K miles, no issues at 210K. id say you are good. I wonder tho since you cant actually get all the regular oil out due to the dipper try what it would do when synthetic combines with it...

J Franklin · 04-17-2015, 08:54 PM

They call that "synthetic blend" Do you have full filtering capacity? And yes torque the head if you haven't done it yet.

Redbird · 04-17-2015, 09:27 PM

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I was not paying attention and thought I was replying to the oil question. I really want to know about the torquing sequence and I understand no more than 55 ft/lbs.

Goldhardt · 04-17-2015, 10:31 PM

This link will take you to a picture at the Ford Garage website with a picture showing the correct sequence.

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/tighteningsequence.htm

Mike V. Florida · 04-18-2015, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redbird

I was not paying attention and thought I was replying to the oil question. I really want to know about the torquing sequence and I understand no more than 55 ft/lbs.

55lbs has been determined over time to be the minimum. If you go over (as recommended for High Compression heads) no big deal. The most important thing is that they are all the same.

Redbird · 04-18-2015, 06:56 AM

Torque while cold or hot?

Mike V. Florida · 04-18-2015, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redbird

Torque while cold or hot?

Yes

04-17-2015, 07:34 PM	#1
Redbird Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 536	Head torquing The motor in my car was rebuilt in the 70's and only has 1900 miles on it. The oil in it looks good and I will probably continue using Valvoline. I have since 1964. I am going to try synthetic since I have been using in my other cars for 10 years. Today's oils are all good as far as I have read.

04-17-2015, 07:40 PM	#2
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Head torquing ???????? Is there a question somewhere ?????

04-17-2015, 08:38 PM	#3
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,765	Re: Head torquing A general startment looking for opinions/comments --seems very clear to me. __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

04-17-2015, 08:47 PM	#4
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Head torquing i switched from castrol dino oil in my 95 truck to full synthetic at 186K miles, no issues at 210K. id say you are good. I wonder tho since you cant actually get all the regular oil out due to the dipper try what it would do when synthetic combines with it... __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

04-17-2015, 08:54 PM	#5
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,370	Re: Head torquing They call that "synthetic blend" Do you have full filtering capacity? And yes torque the head if you haven't done it yet.

04-17-2015, 09:27 PM	#6
Redbird Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 536	Re: Head torquing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I was not paying attention and thought I was replying to the oil question. I really want to know about the torquing sequence and I understand no more than 55 ft/lbs.

04-17-2015, 10:31 PM	#7
Goldhardt Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Commercial Point, Ohio Posts: 239	Re: Head torquing This link will take you to a picture at the Ford Garage website with a picture showing the correct sequence. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/tighteningsequence.htm

04-18-2015, 06:56 AM	#9
Redbird Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 536	Re: Head torquing Torque while cold or hot?