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87lc2

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Trying to reseal my BBK shorties, what are the bolts supposed to be torqued to? (dont have a shop manual) TIA
 

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26-32 ft.lbs.
 

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I just get them really tight.Never broke a bolt yet.
 

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get em tight but be careful not to strip the threads.

on my new engine, i tightened one so hard it started stripping the threads. I was getting it real tight, i was like "yeah these bitches are tight, no leaks here" and then as soon as a say it, whoose, the wrench gives and turns a half turn, you know how it feels when a thread strips. I was like AHH

luckily, i stuck a tap inside and it fixed it!
 

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Haynes manual says 18-24 Ft/lbs.
 

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What ever you do, plan on doing it again after 25 hours of operation. The gaskets & bolts tend to loosen up over time & need to be rechecked after several heat cycles.
 
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