Re-torque head while warm or wait for cool-off?

[budblas]

I just installed a new head gasket on my 125 Force. Initial torque 18.75 ft. lbs. I ran it for<br />15 minutes on muffs and all is ok. Now I'm going to re-torque. Hot or cold?<br />Thanks,<br />Bud

 

[BassMan283]

Re: Re-torque head while warm or wait for cool-off?

Cold.

 

[budblas]

Re: Re-torque head while warm or wait for cool-off?

Thanks, BassMan.<br />Bud

 

[iRich]

Re: Re-torque head while warm or wait for cool-off?

Initial torque 18.75 ft. lbs <br />What kind of torque wrench are you using that is that accurate? just wondering...<br /><br />Rich

 

[Tinkerer]

Re: Re-torque head while warm or wait for cool-off?

An inch pounds torque wrench is exact at these low torques. Twelve inch pounds = one foot pound.<br />18.75 foot pounds = 225 inch pounds.

 

[budblas]

Re: Re-torque head while warm or wait for cool-off?

Tinkerer:<br />That's what I have, but I thought I would refer to ft. lbs. because most people I know relate <br />to that measurement. You're right that does translate to 225 in. lbs. Mine gives me a choice.<br />Bud