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Old 05-09-2020, 02:38 PM   #18
Richard in Anaheim CA
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Default Re: Need to re-torque head, but socket is too fat

I am always amazed to find "many" Model A guys that don't even torque those two long studs at proper torque. They are afraid of breaking the casting.

I believe they should be torqued the same as the others. I sand the mounting surface flat, use the proper copper/asbestos gasket or make a gasket out of a magazine cover. I have one ground down socket.

The distributor, Loosen the lock screw/nut, lift the distributor and torque. It's time to put a little grease or anti seize on the base of distributor so it doesn't rust anyway.

Richard
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