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Old 06-02-2018, 12:03 AM   #1
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Default 1937 21 Stud Head Torque

Hi guys. I'm a Model A person and I'm trying to help a friend with a '37 Ford with a 21 stud V-8 that blew a head gasket. Can someone tell me the head torque spec. I tried the search but came up with ZIP...
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cast iron 50 to 60 alloy 35 to 40

Courtesy of Van Pelt site.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...ecs32-48V8.htm
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45lbs max, in 3 increments, 15, 30, 45, check 3 times after running it, good luck.
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