[Healeys] Head bolt torque

[Fred Wescoe]

Thanks to all who replied to my question about head bolt torque.  I was
having an old brain failure and doing the math the wrong way.  I have now
recognized my error and have gone the correct way.

Thanks,

Fred

On Thu, Apr 20, 2023 at 9:32 PM Ricchardd Mayor <boyracer466 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> The head studs do not go into any water jacket.  Do not use any sealant.
> In spite of what any manual says, you should only put the studs in finger
> tight.
>
>
> Richard Mayor
> boyracer466 at gmail.com
>
>
> On Apr 20, 2023, at 5:55 PM, Hank Leach via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> When torquing the nuts it's a good practice to do them in 1/3 increments
> so if 75 is your target-do the first tightening around 25-30 then about 60
> and finally 75 following the diagram in the workshop manual for all 16 nuts
> recommended tightening order.  Haynes also recommends 900 inch lbs as the
> target.Use Locktiite white as the sealant for all studs-especially the ones
> which go into the water jacket! Hank
>
> -----------------------------------------
> From: "Fred Wescoe via Healeys"
> To: "healeys"
> Cc:
> Sent: Thursday April 20 2023 3:37:03PM
> Subject: [Healeys] Head bolt torque
>
> 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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