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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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arp head bolt torque

Has anyone used this method of tightening head bolts?
This excerpt is from arp's website.

1. The friction factor changes from one application to the next. That is, the friction is at its highest value when the fastener is first tightened. Each additional time the fastener is torqued and loosened, this value gets smaller. Eventually the friction levels out and becomes constant for all following repetitions. Therefore, new fasteners should be tightened and loosened through several cycles before applying final torque. The number of times depends on the lubricant. For all situations where ARP lubricants are used, five cycles are required before final torquing.
Old Dec 17, 2007 | 08:24 AM
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no one has ever tried this???
Old Dec 17, 2007 | 08:54 AM
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I do it three times. I don't have the patience for five and three gets you 95% of the way there.

Rich
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