Head Re-torgueing - Hot or Cold?

[Growley bear]

The model a engine being 80+ years of age has been fitted with many different cyl. heads and gaskets. When torqueing head nuts the very best advice is to follow the manufacturers instructions.

Chet

[Kurt in NJ]

Originally Posted by Growley bear

The model a engine being 80+ years of age has been fitted with many different cyl. heads and gaskets. When torqueing head nuts the very best advice is to follow the manufacturers instructions.

Chet

The model A torque "specs"

Oil pan etc-----snug
Head nuts-------tight
Axle nuts--------good and tight

Snug: as tight as you can get a Tee handle wrench with 1 hand

Tight: as tight as you can get it with the wrench

Good and tight : use a pipe on the wrench