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head bolt retorque question.
I bought a compact diesel tractor and several of the owners of identical/similar models within the same brand were experiencing blown head gaskets and cracked heads after a couple to several years of operation. I called my dealer and asked if the bolts were TTY bolts, which he replied no. The...- Dieselamour
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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head bolt retorque question.
@ icanfixall- I am not offended. Thanks for the information. I agree with the point you make about a leak and trying to re-torque. Admittedly, I have been out of the loop as far as the technology goes. I just don't see how it is not necessary to check the torque on standard head bolts, as the...- Dieselamour
- Post #21
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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head bolt retorque question.
My understanding about head bolts is the stretch bolt (torque to yield) was designed to prevent the need to re-torque the heads and the stretch bolt MUST be replaced whenever the head is removed. Non-stretch bolts are reused and must be re-torqued at a certain interval due to loosening. My...- Dieselamour
- Post #19
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Greetings from Virginia
Hello everyone! I've viewed the sit several times and I have decided to register as part of your family. Thank you for accepting my registration. I purchased a 1986 F350 Crew Cab, long bed with a 6.9l somewhere around 2005. The truck is mostly stock and I perform my own work. I hope to...- Dieselamour
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