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jim larson


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I had the engine apart this winter.  Was wondering if it was a good Idea to re-torque the head bolts?  Thanks



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I don't think it's necessary but you could put that on your winter list to give you something to do...thumbsup



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Mitch D.   River Falls, WI

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Lost in the 60s wrote:

I don't think it's necessary but you could put that on your winter list to give you something to do...thumbsup

 Yup, I need to start a list of winter projects.  I just notice a little carbon leakage on the passenger side front pad.  Not much.  Thought maybe I should recheck the torque.  Everwhere else all around where the heads meet the block looks good.



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If it's truely carbon and not dirt on an oil film, then I would re-torque. If the gasket is already leaking, it may be too late to save it. If that head is loose, it could be the source of your oily starter.



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Mitch D.   River Falls, WI

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Lost in the 60s wrote:

If it's truely carbon and not dirt on an oil film, then I would re-torque. If the gasket is already leaking, it may be too late to save it. If that head is loose, it could be the source of your oily starter.

 I really don't know what it is, it's kind of a little dirty, it wipes off with a rag.  Does that mean it is one or the other? It is on the front pad, not at the back where the starter is.



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I'm thinking it's oil film. Carbon usually takes work or chemicals to remove.



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Mitch D.   River Falls, WI

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I am thinking oil now that I take a second look.  Here are a couple of photos/



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