[Roadsters] Torque for Valve Cover...

[Gary and Cindy Ault]

Dave,

The original cork gasket I have for a 1600 is more like 3/16-inches thick. 
You shouldn't need much torque to seal this baby.

I understand the U20 cam cover is easier to crack, and all I do with that is 
grip my ratchet right at the head, and hand tighten.  Pretty much what Patti 
said.

Gary Ault

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David R. Conrad" <konadave1 at hawaii.rr.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 1:25 AM
Subject: [Roadsters] Torque for Valve Cover...


> Anyone know of a good 'ball park' value of correct torque for the two
> 11/16ths nuts for the valve cover of an SPL 311, R-16?  (new gasket,
> carefully cut from 1/8th" thick NAPA rubberized cork, leaks with 5
> ft-lbs, but I don't want to crack cover!)
>
> Thanks,
> Dave
> '68 1600
> Kailua-Kona
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