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| | | | Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 330 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 330 | Looking for the toque specs of the cylinder head bolts on the 216 engine as well as the rocker arm supports. Thank you.
Philippe Jeanneau
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,887 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,887 | If the head bolts are 1/2-13, torque them to 90-100 ft/lbs in 3 steps- - - -50, 65, 100, lubed with motor oil. Start in the middle of the head and work toward both ends. Rocker arm stands are 3/8"- - - -30-35 ft/lbs.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | The 1948 to 51 shop manual specifies the head bolt torque as 70 to 80 ft lb. | | |
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