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Old 11-15-08, 09:34 PM   #13 (permalink)
doctorjj
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Originally Posted by ScooterFJ62 View Post
Why not?
Well, for one thing, most head bolts are in the 90-100+ ft/lb range, so no inch/lb wrench is going to work.
As for using a torque wrench on the oil pan. I never have used one and have never had problems. Just like any other oil pan, tappet cover, inspection cover, or intake on a small block Ford or Chevy, it's ALL feel. And going over the bolts several times as the gasket undergoes stress relaxation.

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