Re-torquing heads

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j69302

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Is it ok to re-torque the heads with the intake bolted on and re-torque the heads and intake, or should I pull the intake to do this?

The heads are aluminum.

 

woodsnake

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Did the instructions that came with the heads say anything? I would think as long as you are only checking for the "click" again, you shouldn't have to pull the intake.....

 

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They are edelbrock heads.. If I remember correctly it just said to re-torque them after the first startup and cool down

 

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I have edelbrock heads. I have installed them twice following the directions and haev re torqued them. Neither time did they need it.

Not telling you not too, just what I found. Make sure to clean out bolt holes, follow with a tap, and lubricate them properly.

 

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Never had to retorque aluminum or iron heads with Felpro gaskets.

 

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D.Hearne said:

Never had to retorque aluminum or iron heads with Felpro gaskets.

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If i remember right they clicked right away the first time I installed then retorqued them. Im using the same fel-pro gaskes this time so Im thinking it aint worth the trouble to pull my headers to do it lol.