TROUBLE MAKER

What is the proper torque for the big block studs?? Use oil or lock-tite during install??

Thanks

MESABALANCING

60-65 lbs make sure to use sealant on the intake studs sometimes they go into the port.

TROUBLE MAKER

Are you sure your not talking about the head bolts??

Pwrbt33

Nope, he's not. He is talking about the rocker arm studs in the cylinder head. If you look close some of the threads go into the intake runner of the head. It may only be 2 but you should do them all the same way.

John S.

BajaBennett

Thinking of making the same changes to my 502's. What kind of sealer sould be used?

Thanks,
Dail

TROUBLE MAKER

Thanks............

axapowell

I've always used Permatex High Temperature Thread Sealant with teflon. Seems to do the trick.

mrhorsepower1

ARP studs we torque to 60 ft lbs. The ARP thread sealer works well and usually only has to be installed on the intake studs , but sometimes with aftermarket heads the bolt holes are drilled to deep. You should check and make certain they are "blind" on the exhaust . Permatex 3-H sealer also wprks well. Loctite should NEVER be used internally on an engine! Threads are designed a specific way for a reason...To Fasten.

CanDo

Your good at 60 pounds. I use thread locker if their aluminum OR cast iron heads. CanDo

Griff

Are you guys talking about 7/16 or 3/8 studs??????

I know mine are 3/8 bottom and 7/16 top and the ARP directions said like 40 or 45lbs. I used red locktite.