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1. Fw: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>; Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 15:08:21 +1200; Cat and tow proof method: The nuts will have 'set', and applying the standard tightening torque will probably not shift them. Follow the normal tightening sequence, and for each nut in turn - back of; /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00000.html (6,053 bytes)
2. Re: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>; Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 23:11:26 +1200; Reverse order IS correct but one at a time. Un-Do approx. 1/4 to 1/2 turn Retorquing the head studs is going to result in an increase in clamping of the head to the block. The effect is an extension; /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00001.html (6,400 bytes)
3. Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 20:33:45 -0400; So, I've got nearly 1000 miles on my newly rebuilt engine in my MK II MGA and I figure it's time to re-torque the head. So, whattaya think, slowly loosen all of them in reverse order, then re-torque,; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00195.html (7,466 bytes)
4. Re: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: Chad Cooper <mgb72@airmail.net>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 20:14:25 -0500; Just re-torque, no reason to disturb the cats and have to get towed. Chad Cooper '72B; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00196.html (7,778 bytes)
5. RE: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 21:17:44 -0400; Oh, I forgot to mention, I have ARP studs if that makes any difference.; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00197.html (7,627 bytes)
6. Re: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 20:17:10 -0500; What's up with you Gordie? Last time I looked you advertised yourself in the 'phone book as a pro LBC mechanic. And now you're asking such a basic question? CR; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00198.html (8,154 bytes)
7. RE: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 21:33:24 -0400; Hey, I've always muddled my way through, and I've never advertised myself as a "pro mechanic". In fact, that ad (there's only been one that I know of) was not my idea, nor my copy, and I've requested; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00200.html (8,803 bytes)
8. Re: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 18:15:58 -0700; I've never heard of loosening before re-torquing -- where'd you get that -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00201.html (8,078 bytes)
9. RE: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: don <don@napanet.net>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 19:09:25 -0700; I had always thought when retorquing that you proceed one at a time, loosening each nut slightly, then retorquing to the proper spec. That's how I've done it for 30 years and it always worked for me.; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00202.html (9,807 bytes)
10. Re: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: Paul Root <ptroot@iaces.com>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 21:08:34 -0500; I remember seeing it on the list before. Maybe something about breaking loose some friction of the bolts so that you get accurate reading on the torque wrench. I don't know, I may be making that up.; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00203.html (8,939 bytes)
11. Re: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: Chad Cooper <mgb72@airmail.net>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 21:24:40 -0500; In all seriousness I would break them loose but not actually loosen them, maybe an 1/8th of a turn at most.; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00204.html (8,910 bytes)
12. Re: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 21:24:14 -0500; I remember some years ago that Lawrie (what was his last name - the pro from NoCal?) had a discussion about this matter. I had always retorqued heads after the run-in and after the engine had cooled; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00205.html (9,958 bytes)
13. Re: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: "WJHS1960" <WJHS1960@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 22:06:12 -0500; how I've done it for 30 years and it always worked for me.>> 50 in about a month for me.; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00207.html (8,243 bytes)
14. Re: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: Hans Duinhoven <h.duinhoven@planet.nl>; Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 11:06:42 +0200; If my memory serves me right Lawry Alexander. Cheers, Hans '71 BGT; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00208.html (10,982 bytes)
15. FW: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 05:04:12 -0400; <<...slowly loosen all of them in reverse order, then re-torque, ...>> Not all, Gordie!! Reverse order IS correct but one at a time. Un-Do approx. 1/4 to 1/2 turn (just so exsisting torque is defeate; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00209.html (8,480 bytes)
16. FW: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 05:10:12 -0400; <<...slowly loosen all of them in reverse order, then re-torque, ...>> Not all, Gordie!! Reverse order IS correct but one at a time. Un-Do approx. 1/4 to 1/2 turn (just so exsisting torque is defeate; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00210.html (8,340 bytes)
17. RE: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 05:12:26 -0400; I'm thinking Lawie's last name is Rhodes. Gordie; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00211.html (11,433 bytes)
18. Re: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 04:53:36 -0700 (PDT); Hans Duinhoven <h.duinhoven@planet.nl> wrote: If my memory serves me right Lawry Alexander. Correct. http://www.britcars.com/ Dan D The Garden State '76 MGB Tourer - Driver - "On the Road Again....!"; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00212.html (8,366 bytes)
19. Re: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 08:58:16 -0500; Yes, I think that's right. Does he still advertise in the "Driver"? CR; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00213.html (8,222 bytes)
20. Re: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 09:14:28 -0500; The way I learned it, after the engine heated up and cooled down, the head gasket would compress a bit but not evenly. So the idea of the re-torque was to even out the clamping force again. Some nuts; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00214.html (8,764 bytes)

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