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Is there a recommended torque setting for the head bolts other than "really tight " as per service sheet? The Haynes manual ain't much more help..... Cheers
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All good
rearranged the words in the search function.
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25 ft lbs has always worked for me.
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Is this for iron or alloy head?
25-27 lbf ft does for my alloy heads - not forgetting the thick load spreading washers per the parts book.
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