[AJD] Putting the D together

[Louis]

I always wait till the engine cools.  That way you get the most out of
the retorque.  I always check the valves after a retorque.  Sometime
they need to be reset and other times they don't.

Lou

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Of Gary Epps
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 2:02 AM
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Subject: Re: [AJD] Putting the D together


I've got a spray can of Permatex High Tack Spray-A-Gasket(the red stuff)

   and 18 lead washers.  I plan on cleaning the studs well and lubing 
them before putting the nuts on and torquing them.

Louis, you reminded me to retorque after the engine reaches operating 
temperature.  I want to make sure I do this right this time.  I retorque

it while the engine is hot, right?  Do the valves have to be readjusted 
after retorquing the head bolts?

Gary

greg at theoldtractorcompany.com wrote:
> 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
> Stephen Equipment Company
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> Franktown, CO 80116
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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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