Hey Pantera Guru's, I finally got to my Pantera last night. (work is getting in the way of my fun!!) Simple fix. ALL my valve cover bolts were loose. Every one of them. I tightened them all but didn't want to over tighten them. Anyone know what the correct torque should be? I have roller rockers and the taller Ford Racing valve covers for clearance. Your thoughts? Terry "A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan, stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!" Terry W. Himes JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory Dawn Spacecraft Team Rosetta Sequence Team Lead Phone: (818) 393-6261 Cell: (818) 653-8213 Fax: (818) 393-3147 thimes@jpl.nasa.gov<mailto:thimes@jpl.nasa.gov> 🇺🇸 Hey Pantera Guru's, I finally got to my Pantera last night. (work is getting in the way of my fun!!) Simple fix. ALL my valve cover bolts were loose. Every one of them. I tightened them all but didn't want to over tighten them. Anyone know what the correct torque should be? I have roller rockers and the taller Ford Racing valve covers for clearance. Your thoughts? Terry "A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan, stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!" Terry W. Himes JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory Dawn Spacecraft Team Rosetta Sequence Team Lead Phone: (818) 393-6261 Cell: (818) 653-8213 Fax: (818) 393-3147 [1]thimes@jpl.nasa.gov References 1. mailto:thimes@jpl.nasa.gov
Terry - I can't answer your specific question as to proper torque, but I can offer some practical experience. I remove the valve covers every year as I have solid lifters and I check/adjust the lash once a year. I just tighten so it feels tight without overtightening - which I realize is neither a Metric nor Standard unit of measure - and I don't have leaks. I have blue Fel-pro valve covers, which allow a certain amount of compression. I just tighten it down fairly snug, by hand, without overtightening and I have never had problems. On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 9:36 PM, Himes, Terry (397C) < terry.himes@jpl.nasa.gov> wrote:
Hey Pantera Guru's, I finally got to my Pantera last night. (work is getting in the way of my fun!!) Simple fix. ALL my valve cover bolts were loose. Every one of them. I tightened them all but didn't want to over tighten them. Anyone know what the correct torque should be? I have roller rockers and the taller Ford Racing valve covers for clearance. Your thoughts? Terry
"A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan,
stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!"
Terry W. Himes
JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Dawn Spacecraft Team
Rosetta Sequence Team Lead
Phone: (818) 393-6261
Cell: (818) 653-8213
Fax: (818) 393-3147
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Terry -A I can't answer your specific question as to proper torque, but I can offer some practical experience.A I remove the valve covers every year as I have solid lifters and I check/adjust the lash once a year. I just tighten so it feels tight without overtightening - which I realize is neither a Metric nor Standard unit of measure - and I don't have leaks. I have blue Fel-pro valve covers, which allow a certain amount of compression. I just tighten it down fairly snug, by hand, without overtightening and I have never had problems.A On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 9:36 PM, Himes, Terry (397C) <[1]terry.himes@jpl.nasa.gov> wrote: A A Hey Pantera Guru's, A A I finally got to my Pantera last night. (work is getting in the way of A A my fun!!) A A Simple fix.A ALL my valve cover bolts were loose.A Every one of them. A A I tightened them all A A but didn't want to over tighten them.A Anyone know what the correct A A torque should be? A A I have roller rockers and the taller Ford Racing valve covers for A A clearance. A A Your thoughts? A A Terry A A "A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan, A A stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!" A A Terry W. Himes A A JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory A A Dawn Spacecraft Team A A Rosetta Sequence Team Lead A A Phone: [2](818) 393-6261 A A Cell:A A A [3](818) 653-8213 A A Fax:A A A [4](818) 393-3147 A A [1][5]thimes@jpl.nasa.gov References A A 1. mailto:[6]thimes@jpl.nasa.gov _______________________________________________ Detomaso Email List is not managed by POCA Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes DeTomaso mailing list [7]DeTomaso@server.detomasolist.com [8]http://server.detomasolist.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) use the links above. Members who post to this list grant license to the list to forward any message posted here to all past, current, or future members of the list. They also grant the list owner permission to maintain an archive or approve the archiving of list messages. References 1. mailto:terry.himes@jpl.nasa.gov 2. tel:%28818%29%20393-6261 3. tel:%28818%29%20653-8213 4. tel:%28818%29%20393-3147 5. mailto:thimes@jpl.nasa.gov 6. mailto:thimes@jpl.nasa.gov 7. mailto:DeTomaso@server.detomasolist.com 8. http://server.detomasolist.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso
<< I just tighten so it feels tight without over tightening>> When I asked a similar question in class the teacher told me use "MF"! "Mechanic's Feel"....as I was told later. Larry (got the feeling) - Cleveland -----Original Message----- From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Charles McCall Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 3:55 PM To: Himes, Terry (397C) Cc: detomaso@server.detomasolist.com Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? Terry - I can't answer your specific question as to proper torque, but I can offer some practical experience. I remove the valve covers every year as I have solid lifters and I check/adjust the lash once a year. I just tighten so it feels tight without overtightening - which I realize is neither a Metric nor Standard unit of measure - and I don't have leaks. I have blue Fel-pro valve covers, which allow a certain amount of compression. I just tighten it down fairly snug, by hand, without overtightening and I have never had problems. On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 9:36 PM, Himes, Terry (397C) < terry.himes@jpl.nasa.gov> wrote:
Hey Pantera Guru's, I finally got to my Pantera last night. (work is getting in the way of my fun!!) Simple fix. ALL my valve cover bolts were loose. Every one of them. I tightened them all but didn't want to over tighten them. Anyone know what the correct torque should be? I have roller rockers and the taller Ford Racing valve covers for clearance. Your thoughts? Terry
"A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan,
stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!"
Terry W. Himes
JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Dawn Spacecraft Team
Rosetta Sequence Team Lead
Phone: (818) 393-6261
Cell: (818) 653-8213
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Calculating torque to provide desired gasket compression was something I occasionally needed to do in a past life. However these were large flanges with special gaskets. Interesting finding was the torque required to provide the optimum gasket compression would not provide the bolting force needed to prevent vibrating loose (or the pieces not being able to provide structural support). If the gasket was critical, a compression stop was added so that the bolt could be torque to their limit without crushing the gasket And our "mechanics feel" saying was to torque to the GE procedure (Good Enough) Sorry for the ramblings, just reminiscing Joe -----Original Message----- From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Larry - Ohio Time Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 16:03 PM To: 'Charles McCall'; 'Himes, Terry (397C)' Cc: detomaso@server.detomasolist.com Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? << I just tighten so it feels tight without over tightening>> When I asked a similar question in class the teacher told me use "MF"! "Mechanic's Feel"....as I was told later. Larry (got the feeling) - Cleveland -----Original Message----- From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Charles McCall Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 3:55 PM To: Himes, Terry (397C) Cc: detomaso@server.detomasolist.com Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? Terry - I can't answer your specific question as to proper torque, but I can offer some practical experience. I remove the valve covers every year as I have solid lifters and I check/adjust the lash once a year. I just tighten so it feels tight without overtightening - which I realize is neither a Metric nor Standard unit of measure - and I don't have leaks. I have blue Fel-pro valve covers, which allow a certain amount of compression. I just tighten it down fairly snug, by hand, without overtightening and I have never had problems. On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 9:36 PM, Himes, Terry (397C) < terry.himes@jpl.nasa.gov> wrote:
Hey Pantera Guru's, I finally got to my Pantera last night. (work is getting in the way of my fun!!) Simple fix. ALL my valve cover bolts were loose. Every one of them. I tightened them all but didn't want to over tighten them. Anyone know what the correct torque should be? I have roller rockers and the taller Ford Racing valve covers for clearance. Your thoughts? Terry
"A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan,
stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!"
Terry W. Himes
JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Dawn Spacecraft Team
Rosetta Sequence Team Lead
Phone: (818) 393-6261
Cell: (818) 653-8213
Fax: (818) 393-3147
[1]thimes@jpl.nasa.gov
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Thats interesting because I did not check the bolts on the valve covers before leaving for the Fun Rally. (Pasadena to Los Wages). I did the run to Mt Charleston, then spent Sunday going to the Valley of Fire, then back to Pasadena, Sunday night. Long drives + hot weather EQ loose bolts. I will add that to my pre-flight check list before the next trip. "A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan, stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!" Terry W. Himes JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory Dawn Spacecraft Team Rosetta Sequence Team Lead Phone: (818) 393-6261 Cell: (818) 653-8213 Fax: (818) 393-3147 thimes@jpl.nasa.gov<mailto:thimes@jpl.nasa.gov> 🇺🇸 From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com<mailto:detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com>> on behalf of "Joseph F. Byrd, Jr." <byrdjf@embarqmail.com<mailto:byrdjf@embarqmail.com>> Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 1:29 PM To: 'Pantera Mail List' <detomaso@server.detomasolist.com<mailto:detomaso@server.detomasolist.com>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? Calculating torque to provide desired gasket compression was something I occasionally needed to do in a past life. However these were large flanges with special gaskets. Interesting finding was the torque required to provide the optimum gasket compression would not provide the bolting force needed to prevent vibrating loose (or the pieces not being able to provide structural support). If the gasket was critical, a compression stop was added so that the bolt could be torque to their limit without crushing the gasket And our "mechanics feel" saying was to torque to the GE procedure (Good Enough) Sorry for the ramblings, just reminiscing Joe -----Original Message----- From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Larry - Ohio Time Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 16:03 PM To: 'Charles McCall'; 'Himes, Terry (397C)' Cc: detomaso@server.detomasolist.com<mailto:detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? << I just tighten so it feels tight without over tightening>> When I asked a similar question in class the teacher told me use "MF"! "Mechanic's Feel"....as I was told later. Larry (got the feeling) - Cleveland -----Original Message----- From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Charles McCall Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 3:55 PM To: Himes, Terry (397C) Cc: detomaso@server.detomasolist.com<mailto:detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? Terry - I can't answer your specific question as to proper torque, but I can offer some practical experience. I remove the valve covers every year as I have solid lifters and I check/adjust the lash once a year. I just tighten so it feels tight without overtightening - which I realize is neither a Metric nor Standard unit of measure - and I don't have leaks. I have blue Fel-pro valve covers, which allow a certain amount of compression. I just tighten it down fairly snug, by hand, without overtightening and I have never had problems. On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 9:36 PM, Himes, Terry (397C) < terry.himes@jpl.nasa.gov<mailto:terry.himes@jpl.nasa.gov>> wrote: Hey Pantera Guru's, I finally got to my Pantera last night. (work is getting in the way of my fun!!) Simple fix. ALL my valve cover bolts were loose. Every one of them. I tightened them all but didn't want to over tighten them. Anyone know what the correct torque should be? I have roller rockers and the taller Ford Racing valve covers for clearance. Your thoughts? Terry "A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan, stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!" Terry W. Himes JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory Dawn Spacecraft Team Rosetta Sequence Team Lead Phone: (818) 393-6261 Cell: (818) 653-8213 Fax: (818) 393-3147 [1]thimes@jpl.nasa.gov<mailto:thimes@jpl.nasa.gov> References 1. mailto:thimes@jpl.nasa.gov _______________________________________________ Detomaso Email List is not managed by POCA Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes DeTomaso mailing list DeTomaso@server.detomasolist.com<mailto:DeTomaso@server.detomasolist.com> http://server.detomasolist.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) use the links above. Members who post to this list grant license to the list to forward any message posted here to all past, current, or future members of the list. 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They also grant the list owner permission to maintain an archive or approve the archiving of list messages. _______________________________________________ Detomaso Email List is not managed by POCA Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes DeTomaso mailing list DeTomaso@server.detomasolist.com<mailto:DeTomaso@server.detomasolist.com> http://server.detomasolist.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) use the links above. Members who post to this list grant license to the list to forward any message posted here to all past, current, or future members of the list. They also grant the list owner permission to maintain an archive or approve the archiving of list messages. Thats interesting because I did not check the bolts on the valve covers before leaving for the Fun Rally. (Pasadena to Los Wages). I did the run to Mt Charleston, then spent Sunday going to the Valley of Fire, then back to Pasadena, Sunday night. Long drives + hot weather EQ loose bolts. I will add that to my pre-flight check list before the next trip. "A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan, stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!" Terry W. Himes JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory Dawn Spacecraft Team Rosetta Sequence Team Lead Phone: (818) 393-6261 Cell: (818) 653-8213 Fax: (818) 393-3147 [1]thimes@jpl.nasa.gov From: DeTomaso <[2]detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of "Joseph F. Byrd, Jr." <[3]byrdjf@embarqmail.com> Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 1:29 PM To: 'Pantera Mail List' <[4]detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? Calculating torque to provide desired gasket compression was something I occasionally needed to do in a past life. However these were large flanges with special gaskets. Interesting finding was the torque required to provide the optimum gasket compression would not provide the bolting force needed to prevent vibrating loose (or the pieces not being able to provide structural support). If the gasket was critical, a compression stop was added so that the bolt could be torque to their limit without crushing the gasket And our "mechanics feel" saying was to torque to the GE procedure (Good Enough) Sorry for the ramblings, just reminiscing Joe -----Original Message----- From: DeTomaso [[5]mailto:detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Larry - Ohio Time Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 16:03 PM To: 'Charles McCall'; 'Himes, Terry (397C)' Cc: [6]detomaso@server.detomasolist.com Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? << I just tighten so it feels tight without over tightening>> When I asked a similar question in class the teacher told me use "MF"! "Mechanic's Feel"....as I was told later. Larry (got the feeling) - Cleveland -----Original Message----- From: DeTomaso [[7]mailto:detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Charles McCall Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 3:55 PM To: Himes, Terry (397C) Cc: [8]detomaso@server.detomasolist.com Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? Terry - I can't answer your specific question as to proper torque, but I can offer some practical experience. I remove the valve covers every year as I have solid lifters and I check/adjust the lash once a year. I just tighten so it feels tight without overtightening - which I realize is neither a Metric nor Standard unit of measure - and I don't have leaks. I have blue Fel-pro valve covers, which allow a certain amount of compression. I just tighten it down fairly snug, by hand, without overtightening and I have never had problems. On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 9:36 PM, Himes, Terry (397C) < [9]terry.himes@jpl.nasa.gov> wrote: Hey Pantera Guru's, I finally got to my Pantera last night. (work is getting in the way of my fun!!) Simple fix. ALL my valve cover bolts were loose. Every one of them. I tightened them all but didn't want to over tighten them. Anyone know what the correct torque should be? I have roller rockers and the taller Ford Racing valve covers for clearance. Your thoughts? Terry "A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan, stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!" Terry W. Himes JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory Dawn Spacecraft Team Rosetta Sequence Team Lead Phone: (818) 393-6261 Cell: (818) 653-8213 Fax: (818) 393-3147 [1][10]thimes@jpl.nasa.gov References 1. 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In the clock world it is not uncommon to see "shouldered screws" for the same reason. Larry (no time) - Cleveland -----Original Message----- From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Joseph F. Byrd, Jr. Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 4:29 PM To: 'Pantera Mail List' Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? Calculating torque to provide desired gasket compression was something I occasionally needed to do in a past life. However these were large flanges with special gaskets. Interesting finding was the torque required to provide the optimum gasket compression would not provide the bolting force needed to prevent vibrating loose (or the pieces not being able to provide structural support). If the gasket was critical, a compression stop was added so that the bolt could be torque to their limit without crushing the gasket And our "mechanics feel" saying was to torque to the GE procedure (Good Enough) Sorry for the ramblings, just reminiscing Joe -----Original Message----- From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Larry - Ohio Time Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 16:03 PM To: 'Charles McCall'; 'Himes, Terry (397C)' Cc: detomaso@server.detomasolist.com Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? << I just tighten so it feels tight without over tightening>> When I asked a similar question in class the teacher told me use "MF"! "Mechanic's Feel"....as I was told later. Larry (got the feeling) - Cleveland -----Original Message----- From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Charles McCall Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 3:55 PM To: Himes, Terry (397C) Cc: detomaso@server.detomasolist.com Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? Terry - I can't answer your specific question as to proper torque, but I can offer some practical experience. I remove the valve covers every year as I have solid lifters and I check/adjust the lash once a year. I just tighten so it feels tight without overtightening - which I realize is neither a Metric nor Standard unit of measure - and I don't have leaks. I have blue Fel-pro valve covers, which allow a certain amount of compression. I just tighten it down fairly snug, by hand, without overtightening and I have never had problems. On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 9:36 PM, Himes, Terry (397C) < terry.himes@jpl.nasa.gov> wrote:
Hey Pantera Guru's, I finally got to my Pantera last night. (work is getting in the way of my fun!!) Simple fix. ALL my valve cover bolts were loose. Every one of them. I tightened them all but didn't want to over tighten them. Anyone know what the correct torque should be? I have roller rockers and the taller Ford Racing valve covers for clearance. Your thoughts? Terry
"A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan,
stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!"
Terry W. Himes
JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Dawn Spacecraft Team
Rosetta Sequence Team Lead
Phone: (818) 393-6261
Cell: (818) 653-8213
Fax: (818) 393-3147
[1]thimes@jpl.nasa.gov
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Terry, My 1970 Ford Service manual lists 3 - 5 ft-lbs for the Cleveland valve cover bolts which differs from the 10 ft-lbs someone else posted. Despite the torque spec, I just use a nut driver to snug them up by hand then follow up a week later with another by-hand snug-up and they never loosen after that. Not exceeding the 5 ft-lbs max is VERY important with the stock stamped steel valve covers as they will easily deform with too much torque. Cast aluminum aftermarket valve covers are much more forgiving if over torqued. I use Gaskacinch to glue the gaskets to the covers then apply a light coating of my favorite Mobil 15W50 motor oil to the gasket surfaces that mate with the heads. The covers always come off easily after that via a light tap with a rubber mallet without tearing the gaskets. Doug Braun Blue 73L #5505 -----Original Message----- From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Himes, Terry (397C) Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 12:37 PM To: detomaso@server.detomasolist.com Subject: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? Hey Pantera Guru's, I finally got to my Pantera last night. (work is getting in the way of my fun!!) Simple fix. ALL my valve cover bolts were loose. Every one of them. I tightened them all but didn't want to over tighten them. Anyone know what the correct torque should be? I have roller rockers and the taller Ford Racing valve covers for clearance. Your thoughts? Terry "A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan, stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!" Terry W. Himes JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory Dawn Spacecraft Team Rosetta Sequence Team Lead Phone: (818) 393-6261 Cell: (818) 653-8213 Fax: (818) 393-3147 thimes@jpl.nasa.gov<mailto:thimes@jpl.nasa.gov> 🇺🇸
Doug (et al), Lots of great feedback. I have tightened them all down (no torque wrench) and this weekend I'm going to clean up the excess oil. It's not a lot, so it should be an easy job. My new engine seems to be well broken in and running fantastic. As everyone has said many times. These cars are a blast to drive, and turns heads everywhere they are seen. The sound catches everyone off guard. Love it ;-) Thanks to everyone! Terry "A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan, stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!" Terry W. Himes JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory Dawn Spacecraft Team Rosetta Sequence Team Lead Phone: (818) 393-6261 Cell: (818) 653-8213 Fax: (818) 393-3147 thimes@jpl.nasa.gov<mailto:thimes@jpl.nasa.gov> 🇺🇸 From: Doug <doug351c@gmail.com<mailto:doug351c@gmail.com>> Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 8:44 PM To: Terry Himes <Terry.Himes@jpl.nasa.gov<mailto:Terry.Himes@jpl.nasa.gov>>, "detomaso@server.detomasolist.com<mailto:detomaso@server.detomasolist.com>" <detomaso@server.detomasolist.com<mailto:detomaso@server.detomasolist.com>> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? Terry, My 1970 Ford Service manual lists 3 - 5 ft-lbs for the Cleveland valve cover bolts which differs from the 10 ft-lbs someone else posted. Despite the torque spec, I just use a nut driver to snug them up by hand then follow up a week later with another by-hand snug-up and they never loosen after that. Not exceeding the 5 ft-lbs max is VERY important with the stock stamped steel valve covers as they will easily deform with too much torque. Cast aluminum aftermarket valve covers are much more forgiving if over torqued. I use Gaskacinch to glue the gaskets to the covers then apply a light coating of my favorite Mobil 15W50 motor oil to the gasket surfaces that mate with the heads. The covers always come off easily after that via a light tap with a rubber mallet without tearing the gaskets. Doug Braun Blue 73L #5505 -----Original Message----- From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Himes, Terry (397C) Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 12:37 PM To: detomaso@server.detomasolist.com<mailto:detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> Subject: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? Hey Pantera Guru's, I finally got to my Pantera last night. (work is getting in the way of my fun!!) Simple fix. ALL my valve cover bolts were loose. Every one of them. I tightened them all but didn't want to over tighten them. Anyone know what the correct torque should be? I have roller rockers and the taller Ford Racing valve covers for clearance. Your thoughts? Terry "A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan, stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!" Terry W. Himes JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory Dawn Spacecraft Team Rosetta Sequence Team Lead Phone: (818) 393-6261 Cell: (818) 653-8213 Fax: (818) 393-3147 thimes@jpl.nasa.gov<mailto:thimes@jpl.nasa.gov><mailto:thimes@jpl.nasa.gov> 🇺🇸 Doug (et al), Lots of great feedback. I have tightened them all down (no torque wrench) and this weekend I'm going to clean up the excess oil. It's not a lot, so it should be an easy job. My new engine seems to be well broken in and running fantastic. As everyone has said many times. These cars are a blast to drive, and turns heads everywhere they are seen. The sound catches everyone off guard. Love it ;-) Thanks to everyone! Terry "A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan, stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!" Terry W. Himes JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory Dawn Spacecraft Team Rosetta Sequence Team Lead Phone: (818) 393-6261 Cell: (818) 653-8213 Fax: (818) 393-3147 [1]thimes@jpl.nasa.gov From: Doug <[2]doug351c@gmail.com> Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 8:44 PM To: Terry Himes <[3]Terry.Himes@jpl.nasa.gov>, "[4]detomaso@server.detomasolist.com" <[5]detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? Terry, My 1970 Ford Service manual lists 3 - 5 ft-lbs for the Cleveland valve cover bolts which differs from the 10 ft-lbs someone else posted. Despite the torque spec, I just use a nut driver to snug them up by hand then follow up a week later with another by-hand snug-up and they never loosen after that. Not exceeding the 5 ft-lbs max is VERY important with the stock stamped steel valve covers as they will easily deform with too much torque. Cast aluminum aftermarket valve covers are much more forgiving if over torqued. I use Gaskacinch to glue the gaskets to the covers then apply a light coating of my favorite Mobil 15W50 motor oil to the gasket surfaces that mate with the heads. The covers always come off easily after that via a light tap with a rubber mallet without tearing the gaskets. Doug Braun Blue 73L #5505 -----Original Message----- From: DeTomaso [[6]mailto:detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Himes, Terry (397C) Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 12:37 PM To: [7]detomaso@server.detomasolist.com Subject: [DeTomaso] Oil Leak Fixed. What Torque? Hey Pantera Guru's, I finally got to my Pantera last night. (work is getting in the way of my fun!!) Simple fix. ALL my valve cover bolts were loose. Every one of them. I tightened them all but didn't want to over tighten them. Anyone know what the correct torque should be? I have roller rockers and the taller Ford Racing valve covers for clearance. Your thoughts? Terry "A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan, stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!" Terry W. Himes JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory Dawn Spacecraft Team Rosetta Sequence Team Lead Phone: (818) 393-6261 Cell: (818) 653-8213 Fax: (818) 393-3147 [8]thimes@jpl.nasa.gov<[9]mailto:thimes@jpl.nasa.gov> References 1. mailto:thimes@jpl.nasa.gov 2. mailto:doug351c@gmail.com 3. mailto:Terry.Himes@jpl.nasa.gov 4. mailto:detomaso@server.detomasolist.com 5. mailto:detomaso@server.detomasolist.com 6. mailto:detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com 7. mailto:detomaso@server.detomasolist.com 8. mailto:thimes@jpl.nasa.gov 9. mailto:thimes@jpl.nasa.gov
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