[Farmall] F 12 Engine help needed

[Andy glines]

I agree with Karl.  150 ft/lb is way to much and it
will break the studs.  60-65 ft/lb will be plenty. 
Remember that the value of the torque is less
important than the torque beeing the same for all the
the bolts.  Uneven torque can cause warped heads and
blown head gaskets.

--- Karl Olmstead <olmstead at ridgenet.net> wrote:

> I would expect bad things to happen if you run the
> nuts down to 150; I've 
> always assumed that following the specs for the
> Farmall A/B/C engine, which 
> is very similar, would be a safe bet.  65 ft.-lbs.
> 
> -Karl
> -------------------
> 
> > Hi,
> >
> > Restoration on my F12 is coming along...
> > It’s time to put the head on my F 12 engine. The
> owners manual says to 
> > snug up all bolts, then tighten all each bolt a
> small part of a turn....
> >
> > How much final torque should each bolt have? I
> have seen recommendations 
> > for 150 pounds is this correct?
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any advice.
> >
> > Bob
> 
> 
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Andy Glines
Evansville, IN

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