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Feb 17, 2005 | 11:26 AM

snakedoctor1

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From: Crossett, Arkansas

Car: 1989 Iroc-z & 1991 RS

Engine: 350 L98 & 355 carburated

Transmission: 700r4 & 5 speed

Torque setting for head

I have a 78 350 head that I am putting back on. Does anyone know the torque setting for this. Also I have a head gasket, but do I need to put any kind of silicone sealant on there too.

Feb 17, 2005 | 11:48 AM

82CamaroZ28

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Car: 1982 Camaro Z28

Engine: Self-built 350

Transmission: Pro-Built 700r4 w/2800 Vigilante

Axle/Gears: Eaton 3.73 w/Moser axles

I believe it is 60-65 ft/lbs. Torque all the bolts in sequence to 20, then 40, then 60 ft/lbs. You need to use non-hardening thread sealer on the head bolts (I used ARP thread sealer but something like Loctite PST should work) or else you will leak antifreeze into your oil.

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Feb 17, 2005 | 11:50 AM

ede

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no sealer o nthe head gasket, liquid teflon thread sealer on the bolts

Feb 17, 2005 | 06:39 PM

snakedoctor1

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Car: 1989 Iroc-z & 1991 RS

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Transmission: 700r4 & 5 speed

What is the sequence of tightening the bolts?

Feb 17, 2005 | 06:55 PM

Stekman

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A haynes manual will tell you that (along with all the torque values). It's the reason I have mine.

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Feb 17, 2005 | 08:14 PM

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Re: Torque setting for head

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Originally posted by snakedoctor1
I have a 78 350 head that I am putting back on. Does anyone know the torque setting for this. Also I have a head gasket, but do I need to put any kind of silicone sealant on there too.

If your using used bolts, they stretch and you'll have to gauge them. best bet is buy a set of ARP head bolts.

-- Joe