This is actually the proceedure that was used when we set up the new TR-6
mill. Retorqued after runing up to operating temp the first time and (will)
retorque after 500 miles, cold.
Deano
On any engine/head rebuild for my cars I do as Henry Ford recommended over
75
years ago, torque to specs, let the car idle in place for 10 minutes then
take
the idle up 500 RPM's for about 5 minutes, take a 15 minute ride and then
retorque while warm, drive the car for 500 miles and retorque again "COLD",
seems to work on old Fords, so I see no reason this should not also apply on
our LBC's. "FT"
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