Torque Specs on Valve Covers
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Torque Specs on Valve Covers
Got some new Edlebrock chrome valve covers. What are the torque specs for them. I torqued them at 15 lb and they seem VERY tight. No leaks or anything... :confused:
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Re: Torque Specs on Valve Covers (vetteguy75)
I'd say 15ftlb was more than enough. Those bolts will snap easily. My BB valve covers spec at 115 inlb
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Re: Torque Specs on Valve Covers (Jughead)
10 lb/ft converts to 120 lb/in
14 lb/ft converts to 168 lb/in
Depends on the cover. Aluminum would not take as much torque as a stamped Steel cover and if you use too much on Aluminum you will crack the hole area and if you use too much on a stamped steel cover you will likely warp/deform the edge.
14 lb/ft converts to 168 lb/in
Depends on the cover. Aluminum would not take as much torque as a stamped Steel cover and if you use too much on Aluminum you will crack the hole area and if you use too much on a stamped steel cover you will likely warp/deform the edge.
