On Saturday 30 October 2004 09:27 am, Michael Graziano wrote:
> Hey All,
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> I'm gonna retorque the head on the '78 today. It's been about three years
> since I've done it, and forgot the procedure. Should I
Why?
> WHAT'S THE RETORQUING PATTERN I NEED TO FOLLOW?????
As viewed from the manifold side the pattern is.
9 3 1 6 8
7 5 2 4 10
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> And anyone with the 1500 remember how to loosen/tighten the hard to reach
> exhaust/intake studs? I used to have a special wrench I bent and ground to
> fit, but I can't find it and can't remember what it looks like.
>
Graz, you are running a header with twin SU correct. You can get in there
with a socket and a universal joint. That was impossible on the original
manifold setup. The way I got my original off was to bent a 1/2 (I think)
open end wrench. Try a socket, universal and some cursing, you might be
surprised.
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