rocker arm install, use locktite?
10-28-2006, 12:36 PM
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rocker arm install, use locktite? finishing up the head gasket swap and i was wondering if locktite should be used on the rocker arm bolts? i know to torque them to 26 lbs. any info would be appreciated. thanks again
10-29-2006, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
Yes, thread sealer on intake if heads are ported.
And only torque to 22lbs, max 24lbs
26lbs can bust your nuts ( I mean bolts
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And only torque to 22lbs, max 24lbs
26lbs can bust your nuts ( I mean bolts
)
10-29-2006, 12:34 AM
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A little at the end doesn't hurt, I personally never use any.
GM head gaskets are permatorq, no need to retorq, but again with ARP bolts it cannot hurt after 2/3 heat cycles to check trq.
GM head gaskets are permatorq, no need to retorq, but again with ARP bolts it cannot hurt after 2/3 heat cycles to check trq.
10-29-2006, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by cjg454ss
finishing up the head gasket swap and i was wondering if locktite should be used on the rocker arm bolts? i know to torque them to 26 lbs. any info would be appreciated. thanks again
Bill
