RETORQUING HEADS - When

[U1ARUNIT]

Re: Re: Alan's info

Originally posted by 6PacktoGo
Thanks Mark, I glad I was able to post something someone felt was worthy of saving. That pretty much sums it up. One thing though, my name is Alan Roehrich, as can be seen in my signature.

Hey, at least I got the important info correct.

 

[bob86gn]

I thought Alan Whitter was a veterinarian.

 

[Mike Licht]

Alan's instructions are almost EXACTLY what we did in our shop, after (much trial and error) which all but eliminated head gasket problems. After the time and money spent in a rebuild why would you want to take a shortcut on something so easy to do on something that is so important to prevent. Do yourself a favor and retorque. At least pull the valve cover and set your torque wrench to your final torque, click as many bolts as you can get to. I have NEVER had a motor with any type of gasket where at least a few didn't change after the first thermal cycle. That will tell you everything you need to know about retorqueing.
Mike Licht

 

[Louie L.]

I did the dry retorque on the engine stand as suggested in the Champion installation instructions. I did so after letting letting it sit overnight .Even then it was apparent that the gasket had compressed as many of the bolts felt considerably "looser" than when installed.

I have checked and rechecked the studs on the car several times and none have moved.This is after 1 heat cycle and after about 100 miles.My car has no AC so i can reach all of the nuts easily.

I believe this a good alternative if the motor is out and you will be unable to do so with it installed.

 

[Intercooler]

Originally posted by Louie L.
I did the dry retorque on the engine stand as suggested in the Champion installation instructions. I did so after letting letting it sit overnight .Even then it was apparent that the gasket had compressed as many of the bolts felt considerably "looser" than when installed.

I have checked and rechecked the studs on the car several times and none have moved.This is after 1 heat cycle and after about 100 miles.My car has no AC so i can reach all of the nuts easily.

I believe this a good alternative if the motor is out and you will be unable to do so with it installed.

Exactly and you are also using GN-1's which makes sense.

 

[Outpost]

Hey Alan...

Sounds to me like we'll be re-torquing the studs on our engine, huh? Once again I am amazed at the depth of your knowledge.

 

[Jerryl]

Re: Alan's info

Originally posted by U1ARUNIT
Alan's Quote:
............ Smokey Yunick, and a few others, ......
-6PacktoGo/Alan Witter

Old post still lots of info for an ARP newbie.
Who's the heck is Smokey Y. anyway? (just kidding)
THAT is all I need to hear ...........