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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 04:17 PM
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Anybody know how many pounds to torque the head pipes? Or, just do it the old fashion way?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 01:41 PM
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My exhaust flanges are torqued to 100-120 in lbs, but there is a sequence involved too - you can get an electronic version of your HD Service Manual online for ~ $6.
 
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Torque the top nut 9-18 in-lb. Torque the bottom nut 120 in-lb. Torque the top nut 120 in-lb.
 
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