Retorqueing of the head stud bolts - Note, you can strip the 6mm threads out very easy and pull the studs out of the block. So, 1 always use a torque wrench, never exceed 110 inch pounds on the 6mm bolts or 38 Foot Pounds on the stud nuts. I always retorque the head after it is heated up well, I say 500 miles because most people will not get the engine hot enough because they are just making short trips. These engines are cold blooded enough to keep from getting really hot for a hour or so of driving. But, if you did let it get hot by just running in your garage then you could retorque it the same day. So, you went to torque your engine and some of the bolts stripped out, then you will have to disassemble, repair the threads and start over. I always use lock tight and all the bolts are new or cad plated. This helps cut down the electrolysis whch can cause excessive corrosion to your engine. But, a bolt not torqued to the specified numbers (even with lock tight) will not hold.
Bill
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> With all the thermal expansion & contraction that goes on in these engines, you're almost guaranteed a leak without it. Make sure you retorque the head at regular intervals. Good Luck, Tad.
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> Retorqueing of the head stud bolts - Note, you can strip the 6mm threads out very easy and pull the studs out of the block. So, 1 always use a torque wrench, never exceed 110 inch pounds on the 6mm bolts or 38 Foot Pounds on the stud nuts. I always re torque the head after it is heated up well, I say 500 miles because most people will not get the engine hot enough because they are just making short trips. These engines are cold blooded enough to keep from getting really hot for a hour or so of driving. But, if you did let it get hot by just running in your garage then you could re torque it the same day. So, you went to torque your engine and some of the bolts stripped out, then you will have to disassemble, repair the threads and start over. I always use lock tight and all the bolts are new or cad plated. This helps cut down the electrolysis which can cause excessive corrosion to your engine. But, a bolt not torqued to the specified numbers (even with lock tight) will not hold.
> Bill
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> > Re: [2cylinderhondas] Paging experienced engine rebuilders...
> > With all the thermal expansion & contraction that goes on in these engines, you're almost guaranteed a leak without it. Make sure you re torque the head at regular intervals. Good Luck, Tad.
> > wanna600
> > wrote:
> > > do ya'll put any goo on your cylinder base gaskets? I didn't forget > > > about the two o-rings, but I feel like some sort of gasket sealant > > > wouldn't hurt... Your opinions?
> > > Thanks, Miles E.
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