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VMARAUDER
06-12-2013, 03:58 PM
Lets see...do you increase torque or decrease torque if you use an extension with your socket. I am sure that each connection cbanges the torque. My 4 inch 5/8 socket was too short so I just used my best judgement in tightening making sure not to over tighten. Not the best practice but I am good with it this time.
How deep is the the plug well? I for got to measure
RF Overlord
06-12-2013, 04:18 PM
Changing the length of an extension does not change the torque value. Changing the length of the wrench handle will.
fastblackmerc
06-12-2013, 04:22 PM
Changing the length of an extension does not change the torque value. Changing the length of the wrench handle will.

Correct..............

You should be using a torque wrench.
Marauderman
06-12-2013, 05:00 PM
Correct..............

You should be using a torque wrench.

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SC Cheesehead
06-12-2013, 06:09 PM
Vic,

Originally Posted by babbage http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?p=995965#post99 5965)
use a torque wrench (11 ft/lbs)



Anti seize is a must and a cold engine also, when it comes to this aluminum heads.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68238