Torque specs for head bolts

Tiny
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  • 1970 OLDSMOBILE 442
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Hi guys back with the jet boat.
Just had the heads done on the 455 olds, looking for torque specs on head bolts. I've got answers from 80ft lb to 95ftlb what is right?
Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 AT 3:42 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

95 lbs is what I see in my old Glenns auto manual.

Staggered pattern tightening from the center out?

Roy
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Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 AT 3:54 AM
Tiny
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Thank you guys, you've always got the right answers for me.
Great job
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Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 AT 4:44 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 AT 5:09 AM

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