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I'm getting ready to put my head on my 74 Commando and was wondering if any one had any tips on getting the torque right on the rear and front head nuts.
Thanks,
Guy
Thanks,
Guy
maylar said:The front bottom "nuts" (long funky things) have a 7/16" hex and need 30 ft-lbs like the other 3/8" studs and bolts. They're a biatch to tighten. I finally got an extension for my torque wrench that made it a lot easier. It's just a 7/16 box wrench with a 3/8 square drive and 2 inches between centers. You need to calculate the difference in wrench reading with the extension (there are online calculators for that). I have not found an equivalent tool for the 1/4 Whit #2 bolt - some day I'll make one. Meanwhile, I yank it with a calibrated elbow.