Head bolt torque
04-03-2006, 06:43 PM
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Head bolt torque
What are the steps to tightening the head bolts on the 87-93 5.0
04-03-2006, 06:44 PM
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RE: Head bolt torque
70ft. lbs top and bottom..then tq to 80 on top only
04-03-2006, 06:45 PM
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RE: Head bolt torque
torque to 70 on the first step? I thought you had to go in 3 steps, with 70 being the last
04-03-2006, 06:48 PM
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RE: Head bolt torque
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quote]ORIGINAL: grabbem88
70ft. lbs top and bottom..then tq to 80 on top only
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04-03-2006, 06:49 PM
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RE: Head bolt torque
Ooooo K. Ty
04-03-2006, 06:49 PM
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RE: Head bolt torque
you can go 60,70 then 80...7/16 stud right?....80 only on top not bottom
04-03-2006, 06:50 PM
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RE: Head bolt torque
what don't trust me ?
04-03-2006, 06:53 PM
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RE: Head bolt torque
cuz your only making 308 hp out of your setup
hahahah j/k j/k
04-03-2006, 06:55 PM
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RE: Head bolt torque
04-03-2006, 06:56 PM
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RE: Head bolt torque
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ORIGINAL: I3atR!ce
cuz your only making 308 hp out of your setup
hahahah j/k j/k
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