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Originally Posted by Rick Parker
Olddog: Next time consider shortening the bolts .003 or using a little thicker washer. Save a lot of effort??
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The threads tapered and they started not turning free about 3-4 threads before they actually locked up at full torque 20-25 lb-ft (what ever the spec is), as I remember. I would have had to take about 4 threads off to get an accurate torque. Being an aluminum head, I was a concerned about not having enough threads if I shortened them that much. I would have gone that route if it had been cast iron.
All the threads on this forum about having to re-toque the bolts and gasket failures had me wanting studs. The torque spec was pretty high for that sized bolt, and aluminum leaves me nervous anyways. So I decided to over kill the hell out of it. I tend to be obsessive on doing things right, and not having to do it over. Looks great too.