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stuartlaw_78

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Hi all,

Quick question...

As you know, studs have the thread on each side..

Do I just hand tighten the studs into the block and them torque the nuts once the head is on or do I need to torque the studs into the block before I put the head on??

The top has a little 6-7mm alan key on top of stud which would tell me that I would just tighten them a little and then torque the head on after with the nut??

Any help would be great.... Thanks....

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Tighten the studs with the allen key until they bottom out,

then back them off slightly.

No offence mate, but do you think it would of been a good idea to get a pro to build this engine? :)

Good luck anyway! Glad you did get those pistons eventually.

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Well... I could have got a pro to build my engine but you don't have to be a genius to do it... There have been a couple of minor problems that I've come across and have wanted to make sure about (ie, these head studs) but apart from that, I have doone my homework and have been researching this build for months before I took it on board so yes, I am extremely happy that I have done this myself.. it's been a great experience and have learnt alot. I would do it again and as they say.... you only live once! I've always wanted to try it and now I have.. This is what it's all about..

I also saved myself $1,000's in labour....

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