hp/tq/ and 1/4 with a 76mm/78mm turbo

[DETROITMUSCLE]

there should be an actual tq spec, I would look on ls1tech and see whats been working for others.

[Formula Z]

Yeah i actually did it oe way then realized I was probably doing it wrong. So I loosened them back up and retorqued to 22 ft lbs for now. Ive also never put sealant on any stock headbolts for coolant jackets, but never had an issue. Now im reading some need it???

[DETROITMUSCLE]

no, none of the factory head bolts touch any coolant.

[1BADAIR]

Aftermarket bolts are not torque to yield . Torquing them as such will snap them. Depending on lube the small ones should be 22-25 ft. And the large like 70-75 . Rockers are the only thing that need sealer/loctite

[hoogiesngrinderz]

Aftermarket bolts are not torque to yield . Torquing them as such will snap them. Depending on lube the small ones should be 22-25 ft. And the large like 70-75 . Rockers are the only thing that need sealer/loctite

Yup, OEM style bolts have a loctite already on them and they are stretch bolts. People have reused them but I would never (I know you aren't, just saying in case others reference this post)

Rockers bolts need loctite? I haven't once read this in any write up or . Not saying your wrong, but I need to know if I have to pull some covers off.

[1999Black_Z28]

Rockers bolts need loctite? I haven't once read this in any write up or . Not saying your wrong, but I need to know if I have to pull some covers off.

I always use Loctite on rocker bolts. Think of all the alternating load cycles on those things!

[Formula Z]

I did

[Nocooler]

Rocker bolts need a thread sealant on heads that have the rocker bosses cut out as well.

[hoogiesngrinderz]

Rocker bolts need a thread sealant on heads that have the rocker bosses cut out as well.

Typically ported heads can expose the rocker bolt holes on the intake side, true?



Mine are stock 317's, rocker bolts torqued to 22 ft-lbs, rotated crank 180* and checked again. Not going to pull the covers. I just overlooked the service manual and nowhere does it state to use thread lock or sealant.

[OIF1VET]

Typically ported heads can expose the rocker bolt holes on the intake side, true?



Mine are stock 317's, rocker bolts torqued to 22 ft-lbs, rotated crank 180* and checked again. Not going to pull the covers. I just overlooked the service manual and nowhere does it state to use thread lock or sealant.

put yella terra rollers on my car 7 years ago. No loctite here. Not saying it is right, didn't know any better. No issues in 7 years.

[1BADAIR]

Typically ported heads can expose the rocker bolt holes on the intake side, true?



Mine are stock 317's, rocker bolts torqued to 22 ft-lbs, rotated crank 180* and checked again. Not going to pull the covers. I just overlooked the service manual and nowhere does it state to use thread lock or sealant.

the sealant/loctite comes on new bolts. like the main cap and crank bolt. its on the bottom of the bolt head

[Formula Z]

I need help figuring out if my 7.4 pushrods are proper length. I dont understand the math and all that goes with it. Im pulling my hair out trying to understand. Please help

[1BADAIR]

get the the lobe base. then slowly tighten the rocker with just the socket while rocking it. when you get to slack thats 0. put on rachet and count the turns till tight( around 1)

[Formula Z]

Lobe base? Lowest part?

[1BADAIR]

yes. base circle no lift. Or this is the proper way to check base circle and preload
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