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Old 06-17-2017, 09:45 PM   #8
BillK
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Default Re: cometic head gaskets

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Originally Posted by FED 387 View Post
if you are using ARP because of the lube they use to install the studs I'm sure you have to go higher
Fed,
Actually using the ARP lube typically requires LESS torque on the same fastener. A torque wrench basically measures friction and the ARP lube makes less friction so it requires less torque to get the same stretch on the fastener.

That being said, the torque shown for ARP head studs with their lube is 80 ft lbs so if the Rick only torqued them to 75 that is really not enough. Also depends on the brand of studs and what lube was used on them.
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