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sCREamnClones

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DAK (Does anybody know) if there is a unique Side Cover Stud Kit and Gasket for the old-style Predator that requires 9mm Alignment Dowels? I am in the process of buttoning-up a 'new' old-style engine using the 'stud kit' and noticed the case has 9mm pins. Is this the 'norm' w/these? I'll hv2 check the new hemi (I jst got) and see if it is the same deal! Thx
 
sCREamnClones said:
DAK (Does anybody know) if there is a unique Side Cover Stud Kit and Gasket for the old-style Predator that requires 9mm Alignment Dowels? I am in the process of buttoning-up a 'new' old-style engine using the 'stud kit' and noticed the case has 9mm pins. Is this the 'norm' w/these? I'll hv2 check the new hemi (I jst got) and see if it is the same deal! Thx
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Hal, the Hemi has the same dowel size as the 196cc clone, the older Predator has the lager ones. I use the stock dowels myself, If the cover gets loose, the solid is much more likely to crack the case (I have had it happen). I just retorque the studs several times on the dyno, they usually seat in and are good to go after that. I have actually forgot to retorque , and lost power on the dyno...find it..retorque and all be good again..LOL
 
youngengines said:
Hal, the Hemi has the same dowel size as the 196cc clone, the older Predator has the lager ones. I use the stock dowels myself, If the cover gets loose, the solid is much more likely to crack the case (I have had it happen). I just retorque the studs several times on the dyno, they usually seat in and are good to go after that. I have actually forgot to retorque , and lost power on the dyno...find it..retorque and all be good again..LOL
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I hear ya Barry...I'm torquing them too 22.5ft lbs at this point....what do you take them too? Head studs as well!
 
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