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Charles Reese · 09-22-2013, 03:35 PM

Thanks to everyone for their tips earlier on my first start up. The ATV sealant and Vaseline on clamps worked as advertised. Now in process of run/torque/run/torque. I’m using an original asbestos core head gasket and am amazed how loose the nuts get after each warm session. The info I have suggests three torque sessions (35/45/55 ft lbs) but I think its going to take many more than that to get’er tight.

Suggestions on getting to the head nuts that are under the distributor body (maybe a crow-foot extension on 3/8” torque wrench)?

Thanks again everyone ...

09-22-2013, 03:35 PM	#1
Charles Reese Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 882	It’s Alive (& Dry!) Thanks to everyone for their tips earlier on my first start up. The ATV sealant and Vaseline on clamps worked as advertised. Now in process of run/torque/run/torque. I’m using an original asbestos core head gasket and am amazed how loose the nuts get after each warm session. The info I have suggests three torque sessions (35/45/55 ft lbs) but I think its going to take many more than that to get’er tight. Suggestions on getting to the head nuts that are under the distributor body (maybe a crow-foot extension on 3/8” torque wrench)? Thanks again everyone ...