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Update: I got the engine back together and the pan on. I used a new set of Canton studs with the rail shown above. This way I was able to put more torque on the studs (about 13 ft-lb), hopefully stretching them enough so they don't come loose. The method I used was to first glue the gaskets to the windage tray and then use The Right Stuff to attach that assembly to the block, using the rail as a clamp. It made the whole process easier, as I could let that dry, then take the rail and nuts off, put the pan itself on as a last step, and tighten down with the rail. This way, I was in far less of a rush to get everything together before The Right Stuff set up, which is quick.

I've put about 100 miles on the car since I put on the new gaskets and studs. No leaks so far. But every time I retorque it, which has been I think 3-4 times now, the nuts need about 1/8 turn. I should be past the gasket compression phase by now. Anyone have an idea what might be going on? I'm worried that as soon as I stop tightening them, It'll start to leak.