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Well accidentally torqued my final head torque on my TC 96B to 22 ft lbs. instead of 17. no 1/4 turn index .Anyone done this before and not had issues?
Concerned about stretching my studs or blowing out my fire ring .
In proper sequence, 120-144 in-lb. Then 15-17 ft-lb.
Then 1/4 turn ( 90 degree) If your really worried, use a dial or beam torque wrench if you have access or a free borrow from autozone and see where it goes at 1/4 turn.
You need to start over since the 17 will be at another different point on gasket thickness. That last 1/4 turn is a bolt stretch I would assume. Not sure.
Most stretch head bolts I have worked with have a helix twist in the body.
Not sure but it appears your book or head gasket says no 1/4 turn?
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Jan 19, 2025 at 07:13 PM.
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