Should I retorque the heads now?

[68conv4sp]

I have about 1000 mi. on new Edel Alum heads and I have the valve covers off to adjust the valves (one is ticking). Should I retorque the heads for good preventive measure?

 

[Velox]

Yes, you should if not already re-torqued. I'm installing the Edelbrock heads/cam package now and the assembly tips state "A head bolt re-torque is recommended after initial start-up and cool-down (allow 2-3 hours for adequate cooling)."

 

[68conv4sp]

Since I don't know what brand of headgasket was used, I am planning to retorque to 75 ft/lbs. Sound reasonable?

 

[rbohm]

Since I don't know what brand of headgasket was used, I am planning to retorque to 75 ft/lbs. Sound reasonable?

doesnt matter the brand of head gasket, use the factory torque spec, or edelbrocks torque spec if it idifferes from the factory one.

 

[Velox]

Yes 75 is reasonable... the instructions with mine say final torque is 75 on the short bolts, 75-80 on the long bolts FWIW