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Head bolt torque reqts
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classiclover |
09-11-2021 @ 10:56 AM
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I am cleaning the car body to engine ground strap. Do I need to return the nut to original torque If so, what is the correct torque Thanks Dale
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kubes40 |
09-11-2021 @ 1:33 PM
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quote: I am cleaning the car body to engine ground strap. Do I need to return the nut to original torque If so, what is the correct torque Yes, you should re-torque the nut. What spec? Depends on aluminum vs. steel heads. I place an external tooth lock washer between the strap and head when building my cars. Also between the strap and dash panel.
Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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len47merc |
09-11-2021 @ 4:35 PM
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Smart.
Steve
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TomO |
09-14-2021 @ 7:49 AM
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I don't know why you would clean a grounding cable. If it has corrosion, the best solution is to replace it.
Tom
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