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[Nick9900]

So im to the assembly phase of the motor, bottom end was completed by Truett and Osborn. I need to torque the cylinders and heads, I have seen the manual going to 65 ftlbs for the head, but haven't found a number for the cylinder base. I want to be sure the right numbers, im more leery with the this older aluminum and dont want to pull studs and such. I appreciate all the response in other questions and it has really helped keep me on the right track

[nmainehunter]

I've been looking and find nothing in Palmer's or both of my panhead service manuals. However I've seen 35-40 Ftlbs mentioned. Keeping them all the same is ideal.

[Snuff™]

A little late to the show, but it might help someone else.  I've reviewed through a few manuals and only found 32-40 ft/lbs in my Shovelhead manual.  It's been 13-14 years since I built my Pan but I would say I used ~35/36 ft/lbs.  What is important is check them and the head bolts after a few heat cycles!

When installing the cylinders/heads/manifold in one sitting, leaving the cylinder nuts and heads bolts a little loose will help with manifold alignment.

-Snuff