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Originally Posted by David Inc.
When you say over-torque, what kind of values are you saying? I remember reading that some amount of torque over spec is recommended for older engines, but I always felt iffy on that.
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The correct torque for unmolested rocker to cam housing is 1.8mkp approximately 160inch/lb. or a little more than 13 ft/lb.
I've seen "expert" on the forum suggest 19, 20 and 24 ft/lb which is how we find ourselves in this dilemma. Sometimes "more" is not better.
If you find that 160 inch/lb is insufficient to guarantee retention, add some. How much is where the nuance of craftsmanship comes in.
Let's see how many experts chimes in to say they use X and never had a problem...
Evidence of the excess of damaged cam housings would suggest differently.