1948 H 226 engine head bolt torque and V8's
 

Quick question (ok two) what is the torque for the head bolts and does anyone have a chart to show proper order to tighten the bolts?
Thanks

Re: 1948 H 226 engine head bolt torque
 

Says 65-70lbs in the manual.

Re: 1948 H 226 engine head bolt torque
 

Thank you very much. Just what I needed. :)

Re: 1948 H 226 engine head bolt torque
 

Is that no. good for all flatheads V-8's too? Al

Re: 1948 H 226 engine head bolt torque and V8's
 

Added V8 to title. I'll bump it and see if we can find out.

Re: 1948 H 226 engine head bolt torque and V8's
 

A little high for what a lot of people like for the v8. The thickness of the head surface on the v8 is fairly thin. Also that high a torque is not required to get a good head gasket seal. Around 55 works fine in most cases.

Re: 1948 H 226 engine head bolt torque and V8's
 

Thanks for the reply JS, now that I've tightened mine to 60 ft. lbs. Al

Re: 1948 H 226 engine head bolt torque and V8's
 

Torque to 65-70 like the manual states. Also the manual states- 65-70 for the 8BA. Cylinder head nuts for both the 6 and the 8 is 50-55.