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    Whats up again fellas.... So i got head bolts torqued down to 37 ft lbs now im to turn an additional 120 degrees my question is .... Is it supposed to be that difficult to turn these or am i just being a broad about the whole thing? No offence to and lady members.
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    yes its that hard. your stretching the bolt on that step. soooooo.... Bust a nut my friend
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    having a big torque wrench makes things alot easier, more leverage.

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    Why would you put a torque wrench through that? use the torque angle dial and a 1/2 drive ratchet with a breaker bar, i used my floor jack handle. Easy peasy
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    I had a buddy stand on the engine stand when I did mine. It's a test....are you a man or a girl?
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    You guys are harsh.
    It's a CUMMINS Dodge not a Dodge Cummins
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    Quote Originally Posted by BillBoost37 View Post
    I had a buddy stand on the engine stand when I did mine. It's a test....are you a man or a girl?
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    You guys are harsh.

    Guess which Rico is...
    I drink..so consider that when reading my posts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BillBoost37 View Post
    Guess which Rico is...
    Very funny
    It's a CUMMINS Dodge not a Dodge Cummins
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