[Mgs] MGB Head gasket reuse anf head bolt torque

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Ditch any of the original MGA style (most have '22' on the top.  Many  of the 
later better studs just have a centre pop in the tops.
 
Bill
 
In a message dated 08/04/2008 9:57:26 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
barneymg at mgaguru.com writes:

2.)  50 lb-ft torque is correct for the iron head.  Some  aluminum 
haed manufactures specify 40.  Head studs of original  quality will 
tolerate 50-60 with some safety margin.  Any stud that  breaks at 40 
is definitely sub-standard.  If you have just installed  a complete 
new set of studs, one breaking at 40 makes the entire set  
suspect.  If you have no way of testing every individual stud, I  
would be inclined to return the entire set to the supplier and demand  
a refund, then buy the next set somewhere  else.