Is it still necessary to Re-torque head after over

Posted by ddg on February 13, 2005 at 07:10:13 from (152.163.101.13):

Just got the Super A back together & running. The head was baked & shot peened, milled .015, all new valves & guides, hardned steel inserts under the intake valves, shimmed springs, the whole deal. The rocker arms were ground for new fit on the valve stem, new pistons, rings, sleeves & wrist pins. New wrist, rod & main bearings, rebuilt oil pump. etc. The head gasket said to "seal & re-torque". In this day & age, is it still necessary to re-torque the head? How is that done correctly? Do you just give them all a quarter turn more, or should you loosten them first then tighten again? I went to 65-70 lb. ft. when I put it together.

Follow Ups:

• Re: Is it still necessary to Re-torque head after gene b 13:50:09 02/13/05 (0)
• Re: Is it still necessary to Re-torque head after John In Iowa 12:25:10 02/13/05 (0)
• Re: Is it still necessary to Re-torque head after CNKS 09:15:26 02/13/05 (0)
• Re: Is it still necessary to Re-torque head after ddg 08:52:02 02/13/05 (4)
  • Re: Is it still necessary to Re-torque head after John In Iowa 12:30:15 02/13/05 (0)
  • Re: Is it still necessary to Re-torque head after dr.sportster 11:12:16 02/13/05 (0)
  • Re: Is it still necessary to Re-torque head after dr.sportster 09:25:16 02/13/05 (0)
  • Re: Is it still necessary to Re-torque head after lee 09:25:08 02/13/05 (0)
• Re: Is it still necessary to Re-torque head after Ebbsspeed 08:41:46 02/13/05 (0)
• Re: Is it still necessary to Re-torque head after riverbend 07:42:41 02/13/05 (0)
• Re: Is it still necessary to Re-torque head after Red Dave 07:38:50 02/13/05 (0)
• Re: Is it still necessary to Re-torque head after partsman 07:36:24 02/13/05 (0)
• Re: Is it still necessary to Re-torque head after dr.sportster 07:35:29 02/13/05 (1)
  • Re: Is it still necessary to Re-torque head after ddg 13:37:37 02/15/05 (0)

Post a Followup Name: E-Mail: Hide: Yes No Hiding your address protects you from spam generators but allows you to receive email response notifications. Subject: Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]