7.3 turbo engine debate

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now i thread in all the way by hand, back out 3/4 of a turn, with loctite and let sit for a few days before finalizing.

That's where I went wrong. I only tried backing my head studs off 1/4 turn, didn't use Loc Tite, and I saw them move back pretty close to the 1/4 turn that I loosened them. I'll have to remember this next time.