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Re: Valve Cover bolt torque specs?
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Originally Posted by slategrove
I've replaced the valve cover gasket on my '67 250 c.i. I-6 and am wondering about torque specs...I found 45 inch lbs. in one of the books that I have, but my torque wrench doesn't do inch lbs...anyone help me out?
Thanks,
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Really the key is to make sure your valve cover is perfectly straight/flat and that the holes aren't caved in, then only tighten the bolts just beyond finger tight. That should be all that is needed with a properly flat cover.
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