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Old 10-08-2010, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by patholiar View Post
what is the torque spec for the plugs? I am interested in doing this but scared of over torquing it
typically in an AL head, you tq the plugs to maybe 20lbs. It isn't much. What I do is hold the 1/4" ratchet near the head and get it snug but don't put a lot of muscle into it using the full leverage of the ratchet handle if that makes sense.
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