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Re: [Healeys] Torque setting for manifolds

To: scthomton@yahoo.com, "List Healey" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Torque setting for manifolds
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:45:56 +0800
Steve -

These are fixed with brass nuts and the gaskets seal best with light
pressure.  I don't know if there's a torque setting for these but
usually around 25 ft lbs should do the job.  Too tight and you'll
pinch the gaskets which makes them not seal properly.

Alan



On 7/24/08, Steve Thomton <scthomton@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Can anyone help with the torque settings for the exhaust and intake
> manifolds?  I'm concerned that I may have over tightened the brass nuts on
> the
> exhaust......I can't find a spec for them in the AH shop manual.
>
> Thanks,
> Steve Thomton
> Larkpsur, CO
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