how do you torque ca 95 heads

hellride731 · Post by **hellride731** » Thu Jun 10, 2010 3:19 pm

what I mean is. Does anyone one know what you are suppose to torque the head gasket at on an ca-95 baby dream?

Spokes · Post by **Spokes** » Thu Jun 10, 2010 7:56 pm

According to the manual, 10-15 ft. lbs per nut as per diagram below

Smithers · Post by **Smithers** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:13 am

I forget how tight I did mine. I wish I could remember but I'm sure I used a little more force than that.

aaron7 · Post by **aaron7** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:28 am

Do those hold the jug to the block too or are there different bolts deeper in? My jug to block seal is leaking oil but maybe I could just tighten something to fix it...

hellride731 · Post by **hellride731** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:10 pm

I tried doing it to around 30 lbs and it felt a bit like it might of started stripping. Hope its not. Anyone know for sure what its suppose to be ? I dont think im going to tighten it anymore till im sure.

Spokes · Post by **Spokes** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:57 pm

10-15ft lbs by the book. 30 ft lbs is more than plenty. What you feel as a "slip" is actually the stud moving in the aluminum case.

I would not tighten anymore. Should you bust the engine case....... it will be a dipped in shyt city event.

hellride731 · Post by **hellride731** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 8:44 pm

ya well I did the 25 to 30 lbs before I read the forum.. my bad....at least I hope not engine wise.

Sam Green · Post by **Sam Green** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 2:49 am

As Chip said, 10 to 15 max, make sure your #6 nut is the domed one as in the picture, that's where the oil comes up to the cam and valve gear.

Sam.

hellride731 · Post by **hellride731** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:11 pm

whats the deal with the acorn nut on the # 6..is it really important..i put the acorn on the 6 anyways..couldn't you just put acorn nuts on all of them ?..just curious

Sam Green · Post by **Sam Green** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:16 pm

It's not important if you want an oil leak.

Underneath it is pressureised oil that can seep up the threads. You will also find one on one of the crankcase studs under the motor for the same reason, it's not rocket science.

Sam.