Re torqueing heads

[V8guy]

Put my 59-AB together re torqued the heads 3 times run to operating temp and torque the third time no more movement, should I do one more check after some miles are put on before the acorn caps are installed ?

Mike

 

[aussie merc]

cant hurt no creep is always good

 

[paul2748]

Torquing hot or cold ? S/B cold.

 

[Bertha]

I retired from bucklenusting 10 years ago. Back then you only torqued a cold to the touch head.
BTW you only torque a loose fastener, after that, you're checking tightness.
I do not use my TW's to loosen, they are not breaker bars.

 

[petehoovie]

I retired from bucklenusting 10 years ago. Back then you only torqued a cold to the touch head.
BTW you only torque a loose fastener, after that, you're checking tightness.
I do not use my TW's to loosen, they are not breaker bars.

 

[ct1932ford]

Do them cold. Use the car a few times and redo. I then give it some time and usage and check once more.

 

[5851a]

Did Ford require dealer to check torque? I have a dealer pre delivery book from a much later era to cover the year of a car I have, lot of interesting things in it.