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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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Default morel lifter preload?
What kind of preload are yall running on you morel lifters? And also what torque do i need to torque my arp head bolts to on my ls2? (all short bolts)
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I have Morels. Running .028 -.030. I think .040 is max.
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ok, thanks, anyone know about the torque on the head bolts?
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Mine are set up at 0.035
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IIRC, head bolts will be 70ft/lb on 3 passes. 22/45/70

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The little bolts are ~22 ft/lb
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Morel preload can go from .020 to .060. Running mine at .045.
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sorry to get off topic but i was going to replace my stock lifters with stock replacement ones is there a special way to do these or something? or do u just unbolt the lifter trays and replace them??
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