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Cdc1221

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Feb 16, 2012
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So my question is this. Can i torque my head without a torque wrench and if so, how? Just wondering if i can torque it by degrees rather than the torque to yield method described in the book
 
You can get a cheap torque wrench for about $10-$20 from harbor freight or a parts store that'll be just find for head studs.
 
Yes you can angle torque a head...if you know how and don't have a torque wrench. I bet Bogus can do it with his eyes closed...however I also bet he has a torque wrench and uses it instead.

FWIW, I bought a cheap $20 HF torque wrench and calibrated it at work and it was +/- 3 ft/lbs at 80 ft/lbs torque.
 
Get a torque wrench... Perferbly a decent one if you intend to do this kind of work a bit.

I use a BrownLine metal works one at this time, and have for about a year, They are a supporting vendor here and have a great deal on on thier torque wrench.... Around $100 for a digi

For ARP Head studs, there is not a torque angle, just a torque spec.

Now it you are using a TTY ( Torque To Yeild) Bolt, they start with a low torque spec then have an degree or angle they need to go ( Brown Line has me testing a new digi gauge-- very sweet tool)

So long story longer..... Get a torque wrench a 1/2 drive will cover heads and mains.
 
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