273 commando Build

stroker402 said
and yes these new Arp bolts were loosening up some bollts as much as a 1/4 turn on the torque wrench before I disassembled the 273. still have NOT found the smoking gun yet.

Contrary to popular belief, the heads need to be retorqued.

I now do it as a matter of course. Even the Fel-Pro “perma torque” gaskets need it.