Headbolt

[Mart]

Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

Why would you loosen a nut to re-torque it? Sounds counterproductive to me. Inquiring minds want to know.

While I tend not to loosen before tightening, I can see the logic. you loosen, re-tighten and the chances are it will settle at a point past the original setting.

I might try it that way next time.

Mart.