I need torque setting for head barrel nuts

[RickKlem]

I have spent the last 30 minutes "Searching" for the head stud (barrel nuts) torque setting.

I have over 1000 miles on a rebuilt motor and I want to check the head studs but I don't know what it should be.

Rick

[john walker's workshop]

23-24 lbs.

[sammyg2]

If you have 1000 miles on the engine, that torque setting may not be accurate.
torque measurements are based on the threads being lubricated with a specified lubricant, dry threads require up to twice the torque to acieive the same stretch.
if the builder used anti-sieze you will still have the anti-galling properties but chances are the grease is burned away by now.
give it a shot and let us know how it turns out.

[Gunter]

Find out if the rebuilder used lube and ask what torque he used.

[Randy Webb]

With the ehat and corrosion involved, they will soon be welded on there anyway....

[RickKlem]

I wan't to clearify that I'm talking about the Head bolt nuts. So is it still 24 lbs?

Rick