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Is it better to tighten Headbolts with Hot Engine
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09 Aug 2013 13:46 #600593
by swaluda
Is it better to tighten Headbolts with Hot Engine was created by swaluda
Or does it not make a difference if engine is cold? Thanks Stan
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09 Aug 2013 13:58 #600594
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1979 kz1000 shaftie rebuild project
1045 wiseco 10.25-1 pistons
Kenny Harmon 380 lift cams
Replied by Roadflyer on topic Is it better to tighten Headbolts with Hot Engine
torque them down when it is dead cold.
1979 kz1000 shaftie rebuild project
1045 wiseco 10.25-1 pistons
Kenny Harmon 380 lift cams
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09 Aug 2013 14:17 #600596
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1983 KZ750-N2 Spectre
Replied by Del_Herring on topic Is it better to tighten Headbolts with Hot Engine
Definitely torque while cold. This is how engines are assembled initially, and that's what the specs are made for. Stuff is different sizes when warm. If you torque while hot, you're liable to have things either loosen up as the engine heat cycles through use, or to simply break something.
1983 KZ750-N2 Spectre
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09 Aug 2013 14:45 #600599
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1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
Replied by MFolks on topic Is it better to tighten Headbolts with Hot Engine
Same thing applies when checking oil levels, and tire pressure, always check when cold.
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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