suggested torque for 3/8 studs

tigermoth

what is the recommended final torque for the 3/8" cylinder head studs on a 212 cu in splasher? 45 ft lbs?? regards, tom

Geoff

40 lbs. tighten them when the engine is hot.. and re-check again a week later (again with engine hot).

[Deleted User]

Tigermoth, have you ever flown in a Dehavilland Tigermoth? Own one and fly it? I flew in a former RAAF 1940 0r '41 "moth" in Puerto Rico two years ago. A beautiful biplane! Dan

tigermoth

dan, yes to both questions. about 7 years ago i bought a Tiger Moth in australia and shipped it back to the states. (the dollar was a LOT stronger back then, i could not afford it now) . from your screen name (1049superg) i'm guessing a G model super connie..??? one of the most lovely airplanes ever built. what kind of a hudson do you have? mine is a '35 terraplane sedan deluxe. just a driver, not a show car. regards, tom