12V stock head bolts, gaskets and timing

[TxDiesel007]

I redid mine once simply to factory spec

somewhere between 125-135 ft lbs IIRC... but that was about three years ago..

Rick

 

[Sticky]

As much as you want

 

[shortbusdriver]

got mine to 130 ft/lbs before they started to stretch

 

[JBFarmsCummins]

what are you torquing the stock head bolts to?
Thanks for the replys!!! keep 'm coming!

Torque to 135 and heat cycle and re-torque to 135