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Subject: Re: recommendations for retorquing heads

Author: Mike

Date: Feb 21, 2004, 6:20 AM

Post ID: 1716107262



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Mark talks some about it here...
http://www.classicguzzi.com/id91.htm
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From: Matt Moore
To: Guzzi Looplist
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 8:11 AM
Subject: recommendations for retorquing heads


I have run my Eldo several times since replacing the cylinders with the Nikasil set. I have heard that it is a good idea to retorque the head after several heat/cooldown cycles.
I have also heard 2 ways for doing the retorque, some just put the torque wrench on and make sure the bolts are tightened to the proper value, or some have loosened the bolts (in sequence) then retorqued.

Which is the preferred or best method? Does it really need to be done.

I have pictures with the tank and seat mounted, if anybody wants them, but no pics of me with it 'cause it's not finished yet. I just got the POR-15 kit and will most likely be doing that this weekend as I am going to be leaving for Daytona on Thursday.

Matt in MI
'73 Eldo
'77 KZ 1000
'71 CT-70 (for sale if anybody interested.)
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mark talks some about it here...</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, February 21, 2004 8:11
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> recommendations for retorquing
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have run my Eldo several times since replacing
the cylinders with the Nikasil set. I have heard that it is a good idea to
retorque the head after several heat/cooldown cycles.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have also heard 2 ways for doing the retorque,
some just put the torque wrench on and make sure the bolts are tightened to
the proper value, or some have loosened the bolts (in sequence) then
retorqued.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Which is the preferred or best method? Does it
really need to be done.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have pictures with the tank and seat mounted,
if anybody wants them, but no pics of me with it 'cause it's not finished yet.
I just got the POR-15 kit and will most likely be doing that this weekend as I
am going to be leaving for Daytona on Thursday.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Matt in MI</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>'73 Eldo</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>'77 KZ 1000</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>'71 CT-70 (for sale if anybody
interested.)</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>

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