> Sean Daugherty Wrote:
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> Hey Rocco, do the studs not need to be torqued in the case? Just hand
> tight is tight enough? Completely new at this... may be a dumb question.
> Also probably the wrong forum as well..
Hand tighten and you have to make sure the threads are clean. If the don’t chase the threads ( especially on old crusty engines) then the stud will just tighten up quickly and U’ll think your all set. You can tighten them down a lil with a wrench if you want. Some guys will tell you other wise.
Maybe this is why guys are braking studs. They torque & bottom the studs out on the case first, leaving no room for the stud to spin freely down into the case when they are torquing the head.
You want to grab enough threads to hold 7-11 lbs on both the case and head nuts (edited)