If there is a specified torque pattern for tightening, standard practice
is to reverse it to loosen. That's a critical joint - why take chances?
Gary McCormick
'70 2000 SRL311-13291
San Jose, CA
dave wrote:
>I never heard that before, I didn't think a cold head woul warp from the
>torque being let off unevenly, but I guess it's possible. Not refuting it,
>just news to me.
>
>Dave Brisco
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bubba [mailto:bubwin@mts.net]
>
>When loosening the head bolts, start at the front and crack the first two
>head bolts loose, about 1/4 turn, then the back two by the firewall, then
>the second row from the front, then the second last etc. Once they are all
>loosened 1/4 turn, loosen then another couple turns. Tap on the side of the
>
>head with a rubber mallet or dead blow hammer, or jiggle the manifolds until
>
>the head pops loose. Then remove the bolts and head. Basically the reverse
>
>of installation.
>
>This minimizes any chance of warpage.
>
>Bob Winslade
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