Just divide lb/in by 12 to get the more familiar lb/ft;
400 lb/in = 33 lb/ft
900 lb/in = 75 lb/ft
Dave Russell
TERRY COLL wrote:
> Scott,
>
> My AH 100-6 and 3000 workshop manual says 400 lb. in. for the cylinder head
> studs and 900 lb. in. for the cylinder head nuts. These numbers seem high to
> me but I'm not familiar with "lb. in." and would hope someone else can provide
> a conversion to the foot pounds most of us are used to.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Terry Coll '64 BJ8
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: scott willis
> Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 3:16 PM
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Head torque setting?
>
> Hi all,
> Anyone know the torque setting for the head bolts? My Kenneth Ball book
> shows the sequence but says "tighten to recomended torque setting".
>
> I cannot find the recommended.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> Scott Willis
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