Thread: 327 Valve Cover Torque

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Hi,

I am very new to rodding, and am having loads of fun.

I recently bought new valve cover for my Chev 327 and have not fitted then yet, because I am unsure of how much torque to use.

Can anybody recommend anything?

Thanks
Leon

Just snug it with a short handled wrench so you don't overtorque it, and if it is a stamped cover, use the spreader washers to avoid dimpling it, which can cause leaks.

This one is a no brainer.

Don

The gaskets with the metal inserts help too.

thanks

I'm very much on the cautious side still, don't want to break anything just yet

Hold your rachet at the rachet rather than using the handle.
Or use a nut driver rather than a rachet.

This page says 3 ft-lb.

http://www.boxwrench.net/specs/chevy_sb.htm

Cool link, thanks