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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: mobmentality on August 12, 2013, 07:06:32 PM

Title: Torque specs on bbc
Post by: mobmentality on August 12, 2013, 07:06:32 PM

What should I torque my logs down to on my bbc.. Don't wanna over due it or have them leak... Thanks in advance...

Title: Re: Torque specs on bbc
Post by: GT Jets on August 12, 2013, 08:51:16 PM

Quote from: mobmentality on August 12, 2013, 07:06:32 PM

What should I torque my logs down to on my bbc.. Don't wanna over due it or have them leak... Thanks in advance...

Honestly, with aluminum to iron, torque to about 20 ft.pounds cold and recheck then when hot, do not over torque them and use star washers on the bolts/studs.

I also never use gaskets, I use Ultra Copper with positive results.

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Title: Re: Torque specs on bbc
Post by: mobmentality on August 12, 2013, 10:47:38 PM

Quote from: GT Jets on August 12, 2013, 08:51:16 PM

Honestly, with aluminum to iron, torque to about 20 ft.pounds cold and recheck then when hot, do not over torque them and use star washers on the bolts/studs.

I also never use gaskets, I use Ultra Copper with positive results.

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Sounds good.. but I have the gaskets.. might as well use them.. hhahah 

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