All head gaskets take a little "set" when they warm up, even the supposed "no-retorque" types. On something as easy to reach as a stovebolt engine, I choose to re-check the head bolt torque after the first warm-up, then tweak the valve adjustments if necessary. The valve cover has to come off anyway.
Jerry


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