RE: IML: Valve/Head Cover Gasket question

[Marty Macdonald <martym@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

    depending on what size the bolt is, the could be correct.  I believe most valve cover bolts are 1/4 20, I prefer to torque in Inch lbs on small hardware like that.  1/4 20 hardware should be torqued to 120 inlbs. or if you use ftlbs 7 -9 is about right!

 

 

 

Marty

 

1962 Imperial Crown 4 door HT Southampton

1968 Dodge Dart GT

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Subject: Re: IML: Valve/Head Cover Gasket question

Thank you sir.  Nine foot pounds of torque sure isn't much.   

It's almost as if that is too loose.