When re torquing V8 heads, does it matter at all whether the engine is hot or cold?
Thanks,
Larry
Thanks,
Larry
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Always cold.
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Yes. ALWAYS cold. I also always adjust the valves cold too.
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I know you torque the heads cold but I always thought you were suppose to adjust the valves on a V8 hot and with the car running. I have one of those cut away valve covers that I got with a bunch of tools from a Studebaker dealership that I use. It keeps most of the oil from running on the floor. It sure would be a lot easier to adjust them cold.Milt
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Studebaker recommended adjusting the valves hot, but most people just adjust them cold. I set mine at .026" cold (V-8) and it works fine for me.Originally posted by unclemiltie View Post
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I tried to do it hot ... once. Never again. I think you may get a little less "tick" when done hot.
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