Head Bolt Torque Specs

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Jul 5, 2013 | 11:39 AM

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Disco Mike

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Originally Posted by pinkytoe69

I dont know what type of thread lube you suggest, but you can get a tube of the ARP ultra from O'Reilly for about $8

ARP is one of a couple manufactures of head bolt thread lube.

Jul 5, 2013 | 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jafir

What is the big alligator clip for? Just to ground the thing?

It holds the dial steady, there's nothing electrical.

Jul 5, 2013 | 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by antichrist

It holds the dial steady, there's nothing electrical.

Ahhh. That makes more sense.

Jul 6, 2013 | 04:07 AM

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FlyingZebra34

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Well the passenger side went on without much issue. I'm going to try my luck with the driver side. Worst case scenario I'll be buying another head bolt/gasket set.

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