| Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,835 | Normal torque for a 3/8-16 grade 5 bolt is usually 35 ft/lbs. Due to the position of the camshaft lobes it's not uncommon for a few valves to be pushed open a little as the rocker stands are tightened. Be sure all the pushrods are seated in the proper relationship on both ends. You can also snug the bolts a little and turn the engine to a different position to minimize the amount of strain on the rocker shafts as you tighten them down. Jerry
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