[Healeys] Head bolt torque

[Bob Haskell]

Fred,

900 in-lbs is 75 ft-lbs.

Bob Haskell
Austin-Healey 3000 roadster registrar

On 4/20/23 17:52, Fred Wescoe via Healeys wrote:
> Listers,
>
> I am assembling my rebuilt 66 BJ8 cylinder head.
>
> What torque reading should I take the nuts to?  The manual says 900 
> inch pounds which is 56.25 foot pounds.  That doesn't seem right.  I 
> have been told 70 - 75  foot pounds.  I have also been told 85 foot 
> pounds.
>
> Everyone says to reach final torque in 3 steps, increasing by 15 
> pounds each step.
>
> What is correct?
>
> I have also been told to seal each head bolt into the block.  If so, 
> what sealant should I use?
>
> Fred
>
> 66BJ8
>
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