[Tigers] Valve Cover Removal

[Dave Munroe]

Yeah, that's about right Ron, not 20-50 ft lb like some guys I know!

Dave


----- Original Message ----- 
From: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser at bluefrog.com>
To: "'Dave Munroe'" <dave at munroe.ca>; "'hallmotors'" <hallmotors at cox.net>; 
<tigers at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2014 3:16 PM
Subject: RE: [Tigers] Valve Cover Removal


Also, a good trick with Small block Ford valve cover gaskets is not to
tighten up the cover bolts too much. Barely finger tight and a bit is
enough. The steel covers distort easily and rise up almost out of contact
between the bolts. The alloy ones crack very easily. It's amazing how well
they seal with very little pressure.

Good luck with this Brad, and happy knuckle whacking!

Dave
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The torque value I have for the valve cover bolts is 3 - 5 ft lbs - retorque
after the gasket has time to compress

Ron Fraser