Torque setting for head
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From: Crossett, Arkansas
Car: 1989 Iroc-z & 1991 RS
Engine: 350 L98 & 355 carburated
Transmission: 700r4 & 5 speed
Torque setting for head
I have a 78 350 head that I am putting back on. Does anyone know the torque setting for this. Also I have a head gasket, but do I need to put any kind of silicone sealant on there too.
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From: Webster, MA
Car: 1982 Camaro Z28
Engine: Self-built 350
Transmission: Pro-Built 700r4 w/2800 Vigilante
Axle/Gears: Eaton 3.73 w/Moser axles
I believe it is 60-65 ft/lbs. Torque all the bolts in sequence to 20, then 40, then 60 ft/lbs. You need to use non-hardening thread sealer on the head bolts (I used ARP thread sealer but something like Loctite PST should work) or else you will leak antifreeze into your oil.
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A haynes manual will tell you that (along with all the torque values). It's the reason I have mine.
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Re: Torque setting for head
Originally posted by snakedoctor1
I have a 78 350 head that I am putting back on. Does anyone know the torque setting for this. Also I have a head gasket, but do I need to put any kind of silicone sealant on there too.
I have a 78 350 head that I am putting back on. Does anyone know the torque setting for this. Also I have a head gasket, but do I need to put any kind of silicone sealant on there too.
-- Joe
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From: Webster, MA
Car: 1982 Camaro Z28
Engine: Self-built 350
Transmission: Pro-Built 700r4 w/2800 Vigilante
Axle/Gears: Eaton 3.73 w/Moser axles
Check out this page...it has the torque specs and sequence...
http://www.worldcastings.com/tech/RTorquerTech.pdf
http://www.worldcastings.com/tech/RTorquerTech.pdf
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