[Healeys] Engine Start-up

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In a message dated 3/23/08 11:32:43 AM, pollpete at ix.netcom.com writes:


> Gary,
>
> Regarding retorqueing the head:
> 1.   Did you use anti-seize on the nuts upon the initial mounting?
> 2.   Do you back off the nuts some before the retorque?  If so, how much?
> 3.   Do you do the retorque on a cold engine, or run it up hot first?
> 4.   Do you do another retorque at 1000 miles?
>
>
>
> I do not use anti-seize on the head studs, having been told that it alters
> the torque readings.
>
I do back off the nuts a bit when retorquing the head (just enough to slacken
them).

The retorquing was done on the engine while cold.

I do another retorque at 1000 miles (actually in my case, after one weekend
of racing), along with the second oil change, and checking the timing.

YMMV
Cheers
gary


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