Dan,
The correct torque is 50Lbs. for 1600s according to my factory manual. I ran
my 66 with 60lbs and had no problems because of the cast iron head for many
years. I guess 65lbs won't hurt either.
You'll have to readjust your valves however because the gasket is compressed
more.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Zubkoff" <datsun65@hotmail.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 8:09 AM
Subject: Head Bolt Torque: 66 1600
> After a 800 mile breaking-in on the rebuild of my 66 1600 engine, I
brought
> the car into my local mechanic to have the head re-torqued.
>
> I left him my roadster shop book. When I picked up the car, I asked him
what
> spec he torqued the head to....65. The spec book says it should be only
35.
> He also mentioned the the head bolt were heavy duty, like the type used in
> chevy engines.
>
> Well, it appears he set the head to the wrong spec for a 1600. Will this
> cause any damage? Do a really need to have the head retorqued again?? What
> spec should I have the heads torqued to?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan Zubkoff
> San MAteo, CA
>
> 66 SPL311, CSP311
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