327 Valve Cover Torque

Hi,

I am very new to rodding, and am having loads of fun.

I recently bought new valve cover for my Chev 327 and have not fitted then yet, because I am unsure of how much torque to use.

Can anybody recommend anything?

Thanks
Leon

Just snug it with a short handled wrench so you don't overtorque it, and if it is a stamped cover, use the spreader washers to avoid dimpling it, which can cause leaks.

This one is a no brainer.

Don

The gaskets with the metal inserts help too.

thanks :)

I'm very much on the cautious side still, don't want to break anything just yet

Hold your rachet at the rachet rather than using the handle.
Or use a nut driver rather than a rachet.

This page says 3 ft-lb.

http://www.boxwrench.net/specs/chevy_sb.htm

Cool link, thanks :)