head bolt torque

[nmainehunter]

If you don't use the factory suggested torque method, what is your number.

[xlfan]

42 ft/lbs, stock pattern in 5 ft/lbs increments from finger tight.   

[rigidthumper]

10/20/30/40
rest 10 minutes
42 final

[jsachs1]

15, 25, 35, 40, and dbl. check the 40 after a minute. Be careful, Evo's can be stud pullers, as well as S&S 3 7/8",and 4" bore cases.
John

[nmainehunter]

Thanks, I stopped at 40.