Date:         Tue, 14 Mar 2000 09:55:14 -0500
Reply-To:     Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
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From:         Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Organization: Boston Engine Exchange
Subject:      Re: Head gasket again...
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Eric Zeno
wrote
> >
When you do, torque to specs.,
> and then add a 1/4 turn to the wrench. You will not have any more
> compression leaks.
Bob Donalds
reply
the oring at the top of the cylinder has never and will never hold back
compression
never over torque a cylinder head nut ever when you increase the torque
cold you increase the torque hot and the engine is not made to handle
this
37 pds cold only
Bob
Bostonengine.com

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