[AJD] Putting the D together

[Gary Epps]

I had no difficulty getting 18 for the D.  I understand how how lead 
washers seal the threads and holes around the studs because the lead is 
so soft.  How do the copper washers work? I presume that they are not 
malleable enough to fill thread and stud voids like the lead does.

Gary

Louis wrote:
> I agree with Greg.  Don't forget to retorque the head after you get the
> engine up to operating temperature.  
> 
> Greg, are you aware the new gasket sets don't have lead washers.  They
> have copper washers.  Are lead washers still available?
> 
> Lou
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf
> Of greg at theoldtractorcompany.com
> Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 9:02 PM
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> Subject: Re: [AJD] Putting the D together
> 
> 
> I always used the specified torque
> I use CopperKote on the gasket, put the smooth side to the block and
> don't forget TWO lead 
> washers on each stud on the D
> Greg
> 
> Greg Stephen
> The Old Tractor Company
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> On Sun Feb 13 19:04 , Gary Epps <garyepps at fidnet.com> sent:
> 
> 
>>I have been advised to torque the head bolts on the D to as much as 20
>>ft lbs over spec.  This would take it from 208 ft lbs to as much as 
>>nearly 230 ft lbs.  What numbers do you use?  Do you torque over spec? 
>>Is 208 ft lbs enough torque?  It is a beefy engine.
>>
>>Gary
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at a leisurely pace.